Cola Brains
How a cola tastes depends on brand recognition, with Coke having the strongest imprint
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Morphine-Free Poppy
Finding the genes responsible for blocking morphine production in the poppy
Flu Fatality
How exactly does the flu kill you? (Exacerabates underlying condition or drowns your lungs in fluid)
Satellites for Sudan
Satellite images were used to document the violence in Sudan's Darfur region.
Lying Roundup
Only a small percentage of people can spot liars, and sucking up will leave a good impression in a …
Sibling Heart Disease
Having a sibling with heart disease increases your risk more than a parent does.
Gambling Addiction
Gambling causes the same brain changes as addictive drugs.
Climate Roundup
The Arctic ice sheet has shrunk more than usual, and sequencing the genome of diatoms.
Fewer Fish
Fishing by taking out only the big fish cuts yield in half in just four generations.
Rhythmic Movement
A rhythmic, repeated movement takes less brain power than a single, discrete movement.
Smart Paint
Paint that contains nanotubes can act as a sensor for bioterror agents.