Computer Composer
A new computer program can generate an infinite amount of original music.
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Obesity Paradox
People who are already obese when they first develop cardiovascular disease have better prognoses …
Lookalike Species
Some animals that look exactly alike may be genetically separate species.
Hungry Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes find their prey by following plumes of carbon dioxide.
Paldoxins
A new kind of chemical can control crop-killing fungi with less environmental impact.
Star Distance II
Astronomers calculate the distance to the furthest stars by comparing them to stars they know.
Star Distance I
Astronomers use a concept called parallax to calculate the distance to the nearest stars.
Pre-Mistake Brainwaves
Brainwaves can signal when your attention is wandering, making some mistakes more likely.
Smell of Fear
Chemicals in sweat can influence our perception of others' emotions.
Instant Immunity
A new technique creates all-purpose antibodies that can be activated at a moment's notice.