Fastest Spinning Star
A powerful telescope has detected the fastest rotating star yet.
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Taxi Driver Brains
The brains of would-be London taxi drivers get bigger during their multi-year training for the job.
Solar Energy Roundup
Researchers have created a combination of fool’s gold and silicon that could be used to make …
Depression Prevention Training
Researchers hope to stave off depression by training kids to gravitate toward positive images.
DNA Fingerprint Roundup
New uses for DNA fingerprinting include tracking deadly tse-tse flies and identifying species from …
Dryer Lint Pollution
Drying polyester clothing in a machine may contribute to plastic pollution at sea.
Supercooled Water
On a molecular level, water doesn't have to become ice until minus-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dreams & Emotions
REM sleep, in which dreams occur, also may help take the edge off painful memories.
Monarch Genome
Scientists have sequenced the Monarch butterfly’s genome, to better understand its epic migrations.
Energy Technology Roundup
Researchers unveil new designs for longer-life batteries.
Giant Beaver Sounds
The giant beaver went extinct about 10,000 years ago, but it left behind clues to the sounds it may …
Posture & Numbers
People tend to underestimate numbers when they lean to the left, and overestimate them when they …