Body Batteries
A new coating for rubber surfaces may make it possible for our bodies to power electric gadgets.
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Alcohol & Violence
Neighborhoods with a high density of places to buy alcohol also tend to have higher rates of violent …
Marine Epilepsy
Algal blooms can cause epileptic symptoms in sea lions and other marine mammals.
Whales & Diatoms
The diversity of ocean algae has correlated with the diversity of whale species over the past 30 …
Dolphin Viruses
Dolphins are the only animal besides humans known to get multiple papillomaviruses, but unlike …
Teen Brains & Drinking
Teen binge drinking causes brain damage and cognitive impairments that may be permanent.
Language & Music
Evidence from patients with brain damage suggests that music and language overlap in the brain.
Science Theater
Scientists and artists collaborate to bring science out of the lab and into the theater.
Teaching Math Anxiety
Female teachers may pass their own math anxiety to the girls they teach.
Marine Bioprospecting
Researchers turn to the ocean to look for potential new drugs.
Physics of Superheroes
Superhero comic books offer surprising lessons in physics.
Driving & Talking
Driving interferes with speaking and language comprehension.