Circadian Rhythms
Studying the chemicals responsible for re-setting the body's internal clock
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Popcorn Smell
Why is popcorn so aromatic? (The chemicals responsible are very potent.)
Stuttering
People who stutter have more abnormalities in the brain areas responsible for language.
Navajo Bones
Traditional foods provide elderly Navajos with adequate calcium for strong bones.
Wood Water Filters
Wood removes organic contaminants from polluted runoff.
Artificial Star
A laser beam creates an artificial star in the sky for a telescope's adaptive optics system
Biting Insects
Tropical wasps bite each other to divide labor, may be form of insect communication, not bullying.
Math Anxiety
Students anxious about math do worse on tests, even when they know the material, because their …
Inflatable Wings
NASA is building aircraft with inflating wings to save space on probes in our atmosphere... and …