Robo Roaches ›
Small, maneuverable robots based on cockroaches could be deployed in disaster zones to find human survivors.
Cooling from Nature ›
Engineers are designing more efficient cooling systems inspired by physical processes in nature.
Robotic Materials ›
Many futuristic inventions are inspired by biological systems.
3D Tissue ›
3D scaffolding in cells helps scientists understand a patient’s cancer cells and personalize treatments.
Dinosaur Colors ›
Pigments preserved in fossils may reveal the color of dinosaurs.
The Drinkable Book ›
A book that purifies water could help reduce waterborne illnesses in developing countries.
Venomous Frogs ›
A tropical frog delivers a painful surprise.
Counting Crows ›
In this Science Update, students will learn how crows display impressive math prowess, using brain regions entirely different from those of mammals.
Human-Induced Earthquakes ›
What’s behind the sudden surge in earthquakes in the middle of the United States?
Seashell Design ›
Materials scientists are studying the structure of seashells to design stronger materials.
Pop Music Redux ›
Powerful computer tools are helping musicologists study the evolution of popular music.
Deepwater Horizon Animals ›
How are animals coping five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?
Mountain Gorilla Genome ›
The genome of the critically endangered mountain gorilla provides clues to its genetic past as well as its prospects for future survival.
Climate Change & Conflict ›
Earth’s changing climate may already be playing a role in today’s conflicts.
Waving to Aliens ›
Scientists are debating whether or not we should actively try to contact intelligent extraterrestrials.
Scorpion Medicine ›
Toxins from scorpions could lead to new drugs for neuromuscular disorders and cardiovascular disease.
High Flying Geese ›
The world’s champion high-altitude migratory bird uses a unique “roller-coaster” flight strategy to save energy.
2014 Science Breakthrough of the Year: Rosetta Spacecraft ›
Announcing the 2014 Science Breakthrough of the Year!
Ocean Plastics ›
Scientists are getting a better handle on how much plastic we put into the oceans and what effects it’s having.
Flying Without Wings ›
In this Science Update, students learn how some animals took to the skies long before the advent of wings.
