Oxygen-Deprived Mole-rats
An odd-looking little mammal uses a trick from the plant kingdom to survive without oxygen.
Science Update
Rapid Infection Detection
Scientists adapt a genetic engineering tool to the task of quickly diagnosing infections.
Complex Cholesterol
Researchers are using good cholesterol, or HDL, as a window into inflammation and disease.
Peak Randomness
Mathematically random behavior in humans peaks at the quarter-century mark.
Biased Artificial Intelligence
Computer scientists discover bias in artificial intelligence programs.
Nutrient Dust
Distant dust helps bring vital nutrients to mountain ecosystems.
Night Owl Genes
Some night owls may have a mutation that lengthens their circadian clock.
Memorable Smells
How does our brain associate certain smells with vivid memories?
Long-Lasting Sunscreen
It’s annoying to have to reapply sunscreens throughout the day, and researchers are working on …
Shocking Eel Strategies
Electric eels use a series of elaborate electrical discharges to get their prey to come out of …
Historical Smell Mismatch
The mismatch between the smells in the environment we evolved in and the one we live in today could …