Pachyderms get the Point
Elephants, unlike mammals much more similar to us, seem to instinctively understand pointing …
Science Update
Why Are Plants Green?
The dominance of green chlorophyll on Earth may have come after a more purple period.
Robot Drum Arm
A robotic third arm helps drummers execute previously impossible percussion patterns.
Parents, Kids & Math
An educational app helps parents with math anxiety help their kids excel in the subject.
Soil Bacteria Atlas
A global atlas of soil bacteria could help with soil management efforts around the world.
Bacterial Sonar
Using ultrasound to see deep within with the mammalian gut with genetically engineered bacteria.
Ringing Ear Relief
A new therapy could provide relief for people with severe tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
Seismic Array
An array of seismographs provides an unprecedented look at the earth beneath the United States.
Anti-Poaching Rhino DNA
Matching poached rhino horns to the scene of the crime using DNA to nab wildlife traffickers.
Bonobo Bad Guys
One of our closest relatives, the bonobos, may have very different attitudes toward altruistic …