Smiling & Pain ›
Smiling, even with no emotion behind it, may help people tolerate pain.
Ancient Cat History ›
Humans and cats kept close company in a Chinese village 5,300 years ago.
Caterpillar Halitosis ›
A tobacco-eating caterpillar creates the equivalent of smoker’s breath to scare off predators.
Apple Snails & Tiger Mosquitoes ›
In Florida, invasive, disease-carrying tiger mosquitoes are breeding in the shells of an invasive snail.
Cell Phone Medicine Update ›
Using mobile phones for medical purposes, a new frontier when we reported on it in 2008, has become a huge field.
Ships to Reefs ›
Sinking old warships creates new habitats for marine species.
Tracking Fastballs ›
To hit a fastball, a batter’s brain has to predict when it’ll come across the plate.
Mosquito Smell Cycle ›
Researchers have discovered that mosquitoes have a better sense of smell at night.
Insect Gears ›
Some insects’ legs have gears that look and function like the classic man-made invention.
Computer Joke Generator ›
A computer program tells jokes, some of which are judged both original and funny.
Fish Schools ›
Making fish hatcheries more mentally stimulating may increase the fish's chance of survival in the wild.
Climate and Conflict ›
Climate change may precipitate violence, according to a historical analysis.
Refreshing Blood ›
Replenishing stored blood’s nitric oxide may make transfusions more effective and less risky.
Math and Music History ›
Compositions from different periods in music history have different mathematical properties.
Precise Negotiations ›
Using precise numbers may give you an advantage in negotiations.
Ancient Lead Pollution ›
Humans were polluting the air with lead as far back as 3,900 years ago.
Re-Awakened Plants ›
Plants that were frozen in glaciers 400 years ago are growing again as those glaciers melt away.
Giant Snail Invasion ›
Giant East African land snails are wreaking havoc in South Florida.
Siberian Permafrost ›
Once the Earth warms to a critical temperature, permafrost in Siberia will melt, releasing massive amounts of carbon.
Fairy Circles ›
Mysterious “fairy circles” on African plains are caused by termites, which destroy patches of grass but help the surrounding grass thrive.
