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The Meghalayan Age

July 24, 2018

Geologists designate a new age for modern times.

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Is there an upper limit to the human lifespan? (Free-Photos/CC0)

Oral Insecticides

July 4, 2018

An oral pesticide could turn the tables on biting insects.

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Microbial Protein Feed

July 3, 2018

Could microorganisms be the key to producing more sustainable protein for the growing human …

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Bats & Pitcher Plants

June 8, 2018

The echo of a pitcher plant helps bats find safety and helps the plant get food.

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MRSA bacterium (sphere) attached to the biohybrid nanorobot. (Berta Esteban-Fernández de Ávila et al., Science Robotics. 3, 2018)

Bacteria-Busting Robot

June 6, 2018

Researchers design tiny robots to battle antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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Atomic Tweezers

April 18, 2018

Optical tweezers let scientists combine single atoms into molecules.

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Yellow-tinged full moon

Baseball on the Moon

April 11, 2018

Could a well-thrown baseball sail from the moon’s surface into orbit?

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High Park Fire, Colorado, 2012. (The National Guard)

Fire Water

March 21, 2018

Wildfires are making it harder for water treatment facilities to meet drinking water standards.

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Hispaniolan solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus) is one of the only extant venomous mammals. (Eladio Fernandez, Caribbean Nature Photography)

Venomous Mammal

March 20, 2018

Scientists decode the genome of a rare, primitive mammal with a venomous bite.

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No Cut Gene Editing

December 11, 2017

A new form of gene therapy could correct genetic disorders with less risk.

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Whale Diet & Genetics

July 24, 2017

A genetic difference between the two types of whales that could partially explain why some became so …

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Salt & Sour Taste Receptors

July 21, 2017

Identifying receptors for salty and sour tastes could have a positive impact on health.

Read moreSalt & Sour Taste Receptors
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