Orca Momma’s Boys
Killer whale moms live long past menopause, apparently to support and protect their adult sons.
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Transparent Soil
A transparent soil substitute may lead to big strides in plant research.
Face Genes
Researchers have identified the first five genes linked to facial structure.
Backwards Hummingbirds
New research reveals how hummingbirds fly backwards.
Socially Deprived Brains
Neglect keeps young brains from developing adequate insulation.
Tasmanian Devil Bites
Tasmanian Devils may need to tone down their aggression to survive an epidemic.
Fat but Fit
Many obese people are metabolically fit and are at no greater risk of dying from cardiovascular …
Human vs. Chimp Brains
DNA modifications in chimp brains may help protect them from cancer.
Precision Decisions
People trust products more when precise language is used to market them.
The Color of Money
The color red may be associated with more aggressive bidding in online auctions.
Spinal Cord Comeback
Researchers are using novel methods to make paralyzed rats walk again.
Biodiversity, Allergies & Asthma
People who live around fewer varieties of plants, and whose skin carries fewer kinds of bacteria, …