Designer DNA
Bits of DNA may prevent neurons from producing a disease-causing protein.
Science Update
Ocean Microfibers
Tiny fibers from our washing machines could harm marine life.
Race Car Conflict
Researchers learn about aggression and conflict by watching Formula One races.
Tooth Sensor
Researchers develop a tiny electronic biosensor to monitor mouth chemistry.
Earwig Origami
Engineers are learning new folding tricks by studying earwig wings.
Cavefish Blood Sugar
Blind cavefish have a genetic mutation that gives them high blood sugar, yet they suffer no ill …
Listening to Seizures
Scientists have developed a method for listening in on the brain to detect “silent” seizures.
Ghost Fishing
Researchers use sonar to locate lost fishing gear that harms sealife.
Fire Water
Wildfires are making it harder for water treatment facilities to meet drinking water standards.
Venomous Mammal
Scientists decode the genome of a rare, primitive mammal with a venomous bite.