Neurons from Skin
Two teams of scientists have converted skin cells directly into neurons.
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Promiscuous Finches
Promiscuity-related genes in finches may exist to exist solely to benefit males.
Double Dolphin Sonar
Using precision instruments, scientists have discovered a second dolphin echolocation signal …
Waste Heat Cooling
A prototype cooling system runs on waste heat from car exhaust.
Theta Waves
A type of spontaneous brain activity seems to create favorable conditions for remembering things.
Kids & Pet Allergies
A new study suggests that babies exposed to pets in the home are less likely to develop allergies to …
Nature Roundup
Scientists are sequencing the genomes of thousands of insect species.
Brain Folding Gene
A tiny fragment of a single gene makes or breaks the all-important folding of brain tissue.
Rainbow Polymer
Color-shifting polymers could make money and other documents harder to copy.