Alcohol & Violence
Neighborhoods with a high density of places to buy alcohol also tend to have higher rates of violent …
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Marine Epilepsy
Algal blooms can cause epileptic symptoms in sea lions and other marine mammals.
Environmental Health Roundup
Despite looking green and attractive, many parks may actually create more pollution than they …
Whales & Diatoms
The diversity of ocean algae has correlated with the diversity of whale species over the past 30 …
Dolphin Viruses
Dolphins are the only animal besides humans known to get multiple papillomaviruses, but unlike …
Super Water Repellent
Engineers have tapped the hairs on spider legs to develop the ultimate water-repellent surface.
Sea Slug Photosynthesis
A species of sea slug begins to harvest energy from the sun after eating algae.
Anti-Cancer Roundup
The analytic tools of supercomputers are helping researchers identify potential new drugs.
Teen Brains & Drinking
Teen binge drinking causes brain damage and cognitive impairments that may be permanent.
Language & Music
Evidence from patients with brain damage suggests that music and language overlap in the brain.
Germs & Genes
Our genes affect our vulnerability to different kinds of infectious diseases.
Learning Evolution
An innovative exhibition helps children learn the concepts behind biological evolution.