Mercury’s Make-up
The MESSENGER spacecraft is revealing new details about the tiny planet’s chemical composition.
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Aquarium Fish Aggression
Bigger tanks and richer environments reduce aggression in popular pet fish.
Slick Pitcher Plants
The specialized leaves of carnivorous pitcher plants are inspiring the next generation of …
Kids & Marshmallows Revisited
An update on a landmark experiment probes the neurological roots of delayed gratification.
Rise of the Jellyfish
Giant jellyfish have what it takes to become king of the seas in the future.
Vitamin D & Ethnicity
African-American men living in high latitudes are often deficient in Vitamin D.
Taste Neurons
The brain has special hotspots that are sensitive to each type of taste.
Twitter Mood
Sociologists analyzed Twitter posts to track daily and seasonal mood swings around the world.
Mind Movies
A computer algorithm partially reconstructs movies from patterns of brain activity in people …
Gypsy Moth Virus
A single gene in a lethal virus makes gypsy moth caterpillars stop molting and eat constantly.
Testosterone & Fatherhood
Men's testosterone levels drop significantly when they become fathers.
Endangered Stem Cells
Stem cell research could help bring drill monkeys and northern white rhinos back from the brink of …