Ant Payola
A Central American tree indirectly pays its ant security system with sweet syrup.
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Caterpillar Engineers
Caterpillars build tiny “houses” that shelter other creatures as well.
Scanning for Consciousness
A brain scanning technique could help determine levels of awareness experienced by patients in …
Rattlesnakes & Squirrels
Rattlesnake venom is more potent against local ground squirrels than those from other locales.
Psychadelics & Depression
Hallucinogenic drugs could lead to new treatments for intractable depression.
Voice & Gender Perception
Subtle vocal cues lead us to perceive voices as feminine or masculine.
Flying Robots
Engineers have designed flying robots that efficiently perch, extending their missions.
Ancient Rocks
Ancient minerals are providing new information on the formation of our planet.
Wearable Batteries
Tough, flexible, solar-powered skin-sensors could be the next step in wearable health monitors.
Distracted Driving
Driving while texting disrupts hand-eye coordination with the brain, unlike other distractions.
Mother’s Voice
Brain scans reveal the power of a mother’s voice on her child.