Nanosponges
“Nanosponges” in the bloodstream could mop up toxins from bacteria, bees, or snakes.
Science Update
Giant Snail Invasion
Giant East African land snails are wreaking havoc in South Florida.
Zapping Cocaine Addiction
Lasers can eliminate cocaine addiction in rats, pointing to new therapies for humans.
Mapless Monarch Migration
Monarch butterflies migrate from North to South America without a mental map.
Sound & Memory
Playing soundwaves synchronized with a person's own deep sleep rhythms may improve short-term …
Brainy Athletes
Olympic-level athletes have some enhanced cognitive abilities.
Carnivorous Plant Food Webs
Each carnivorous pitcher plant contains a unique food web, depending on what falls in.
Energy Drinks & Heart Disease
Energy drinks and red meat contain carnitine, a substance that promotes heart disease with the help …
Sharing Kids
New research suggests that young children understand the concept of fairness, but desire gets in the …
Off-Road Robots
Inspired by animals, researchers have created robots that can traverse sand.
Fairy Circles
Mysterious “fairy circles” on African plains are caused by termites, which destroy patches of grass …