Science Update

Flea Antifreeze

September 3, 2008

Scientists have successfully synthesized a potentially useful antifreeze protein from fleas.

September 2, 2008

Female albatross pair up to raise chicks in Hawai'i.

September 1, 2008

Surgeons use new infrared imaging technology to illuminate tumors.

August 29, 2008

FIGHTING CANCER: An unlikely source for a new leukemia therapy. Also: new technologies illuminate …

August 27, 2008

A new coating could make Kevlar fabrics resistant to biological agents.

August 26, 2008

The drug methadone could become a new treatment for leukemia.

August 25, 2008

Plant species are seeking refuge from climate change at higher altitudes.

August 22, 2008

OUT TO SEA: What fish can tell us about human speech. An unwanted underwater invader hits the waters …

August 21, 2008

An ancient astronomical calculator had a dedicated calendar for the Olympics and other games.

August 20, 2008

Scientists discover the world's smallest snake on Barbados.

August 19, 2008

Scientists have confirmed the existence of a large, liquid lake on Saturn's moon Titan.

August 18, 2008

A small mammal drinks alcohol without becoming intoxicated.