Indoor Tanning
Despite the serious risk of melanoma, indoor tanning remains alarmingly popular, especially among …
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Monkey Food Culture
Vervet monkeys usually adopt the food preferences of whatever social group they join.
Ancient Lead Pollution
Humans were polluting the air with lead as far back as 3,900 years ago.
Insect-Inspired Camera
The compound eyes of insects have inspired the design of a new camera.
Sea Creature Roundup
An invasive species could be an unexpected boon for salt marshes.
Protective Hearing Loss
Temporary hearing loss protects the ear against long-term damage.
Starch from Cellulose
Cellulose, an indigestible material found in all plants, can be converted into healthy, edible …
Numeral Hotspot
Scientists have discovered the area of the brain dedicated to recognizing numerals.
Changing Hare Color
Climate change could make snowshoe hare camouflage less protective.
Cryo Roundup
Researchers are using extremely cold temperatures to treat pain and cancer.
Parasite-Inspired Adhesives
A marine parasite has inspired new surgical adhesives.
Computer Programming Game
A fun video game teaches college-level computer programming skills to 10-year-olds.