Placental Health
The ecology of the womb can have lifelong health effects for the developing fetus.
Science Update
Baja Bats
A recent expedition to Baja California revealed a surprising number of bats living in abandoned …
Kidney Donation Math
Computer matching can make more donated kidneys available to those who need them.
First Impressions
First impressions, based on faces, can override factual information that we learn about people.
Smiling & Pain
Smiling, even with no emotion behind it, may help people tolerate pain.
Beluga Parasite
A parasite called toxoplasma gondii is invading Arctic beluga whale populations thanks to global …
Smart Guns
Biometric sensors on guns could decrease accidental deaths and suicides.
Eyewire
With a computer and an internet connection, you can help scientists map the human brain just by …
A Seal Mystery
Melting sea ice allows marine mammal species that were once isolated to intermingle – and share …
Recycled Water
Would you drink recycled water if you were assured it was safe?