Ocean Chemicals
The U.S. has banned some fire retardants because of their toxicity. But the same chemicals are also …
Science Update
Insect Sanitation
Insects may be helping to reduce rat populations in our cities.
Urban Dolphins
California's coastal bottlenose dolphins harbor contaminants in their blubber.
Neurosexism
Our ideas about how the anatomical differences in male and female brains explain the behaviors of …
Wine’s Fruity “Nose”
You can thank fruit flies for your favorite wine’s fruity “nose”.
NanoArchaeology
Modern technology reveals ancient techniques used in the production of purloined antiquities.
Lost Languages in the Brain
When children are adopted internationally, the first language they hear as babies may not be …
Flying Without Wings
Some animals took to the skies long before the advent of wings.
Profiting from Pain
Researchers investigate whether it’s harder to inflict pain or receive it.
Mind-Controlled Medicine
Could brainwaves one day trigger an implant that stops epilepsy and chronic pain episodes before …
Mosquitoes & People
Thousands of years ago, the mosquitoes that now transmit dengue fever made the switch from biting …