Distressed Aquifers
Earth’s backup freshwater supplies are in peril, according to satellite images.
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Bacterial Clocks
Splicing internal clock genes from one species of bacteria into another could lead to a novel way of …
The Trouble with R
The letter “R” is one of the hardest sounds we learn to pronounce; now scientists think they’ve …
Tissue Regeneration
A single drug may help regenerate lost or damaged tissue.
Human-Induced Earthquakes
What’s behind the sudden surge in earthquakes in the middle of the United States?
Animal Oceanographers
While going about their daily routines, marine animals outfitted with sensors can collect data on …
Tracking Ocean Animals
Aquatic animal tracking via satellite telemetry leads to surprising discoveries about long-distance …
Insomnia Therapy
For people who can’t sleep, cognitive behavioral therapy could be an effective alternative to drugs.
Historical Speech Acoustics
How did historical leaders once address crowds of thousands, unaided by modern amplification?
Alarm Call Mimics
A tiny Australian bird sets off false alarms to fool predators.
Your Viral History
A new diagnostic test identifies a patient’s entire viral history with just a pinprick of blood.