Shrimp-Inspired Navigation ›
The mantis shrimp’s ability to see circular polarized light inspires an underwater GPS system.
Hummingbird Tail Feathers ›
Listen to this Science Update to hear about how a male hummingbird makes sounds with his tail feathers to attract females.
Spreading False News ›
This Science Update looks at why false news spreads faster than the truth on social media.
Alaskan Power Microgrids ›
This Science Update looks at how Alaska leads the way to a more independent and renewable energy supply.
Narwhal Great Escape ›
This Science Update looks at the narwhals' paradoxical response to danger.
Spider Webs ›
A listener asks: Can spiders get caught in the webs of other spiders?
Self-Healing Robots ›
In this Science Update, you can hear about how engineers have designed soft robots that can heal themselves from damage.
Raven Planning ›
Ravens, like some great apes, plan ahead.
Snakes in a Cave ›
Snakes cooperate to snag bats on the wing.
Mobile Plastic Fuel ›
Mobile power reactors could turn plastic garbage into gasoline and diesel fuel.
Heat Waves and Pollution ›
Heat waves and poor air quality go hand and hand.
Brilliance Stereotypes ›
Gender stereotypes about extreme intelligence take hold in the early school years.
24-Hour Colds ›
Why you sometimes feel a cold coming on, only to have the symptoms disappear the very next day.
Similar Snowflakes ›
This Science Update attempts to answer this question from a listener: Why do snowflakes appear so similar to each other?
Environmental DNA Collection ›
Conducting a census of species using environmental DNA.
Bird Migration & Climate Change ›
Climate change could be leading to food shortages for migrating birds.
Chickens vs. Malaria ›
Compounds in chicken feathers repel malarial mosquitoes in Africa.
Alzheimer's and Exercise ›
Exercise may promote healthy communication between blood vessels and brain cells.
Poisoned Pollen ›
The wide variety of pollen bees consume exposes them to harmful pesticides.
Ancient Rocks ›
Ancient minerals are providing new information on the formation of our planet.
