Soil Bacteria Atlas
A global atlas of soil bacteria could help with soil management efforts around the world.
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Living Cells
You probably have heard that hair is made up of dead cells. But are living cells really "alive"?
Wisdom Teeth
Why do we get wisdom teeth if they often don’t even fit in our jaws?
Bacterial Sonar
Using ultrasound to see deep within with the mammalian gut with genetically engineered bacteria.
Ringing Ear Relief
A new therapy could provide relief for people with severe tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
Seismic Array
An array of seismographs provides an unprecedented look at the earth beneath the United States.
Anti-Poaching Rhino DNA
Matching poached rhino horns to the scene of the crime using DNA to nab wildlife traffickers.
Bonobo Bad Guys
One of our closest relatives, the bonobos, may have very different attitudes toward altruistic …
Caffeine Withdrawal Headaches
A listener asks: Why do I get a headache if I go without coffee?
Viral Infection Detection
A new test for viral infections promises cheaper and faster results.