Natural Coastal Protection
Natural coastal ecosystems like sand dunes and mangrove forests help protect coasts from natural …
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Infant Synesthesia
Only a tiny fraction of adults have a condition called synesthesia, but all of us may be born with …
DNA in Amber
Could scientists really get dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber?
Germy Fabrics
Objects like blankets and stuffed animals can theoretically spread illnesses, but it's not a big …
Underwater Soundscapes
Microphone arrays around the North Pacific allow scientists to listen to the diversity of life under …
Mosquito Smell Cycle
Researchers have discovered that mosquitoes have a better sense of smell at night.
Preemie Color Vision
Premature infants have better-developed color vision than full-term infants conceived at the same …
Toxic Roundup
Scientists have figured out how to turn spider venom into an insecticide.
Non-Terror Bird
Giant flightless birds with enormous beaks once roamed the earth. Did they feast upon flesh, or …
Insect Gears
Some insects' legs have gears that look and function like the classic man-made invention.
Vision Roundup
People who have their cataracts removed not only improve their vision—they may also extend their …
Whale Tanning
Whales tan and suffer sunburn-like skin damage, which could indicate changes in UV radiation over …