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.
Concussions and Horns ›
Could bighorn sheep inspire better football helmets?
Grass SOS ›
Researchers find that the smell of cut grass serves a purpose.
Domestication Syndrome ›
A new hypothesis ties domestication in mammals to “cute” physical features.
UV Addiction ›
UV light may have a drug-like effect, leading to addiction and even withdrawal symptoms.
Antibacterial Doorknobs ›
Sweat disables copper’s antibacterial properties, with implications for doorknobs and handles everywhere.
Cyclone Drift ›
Cyclones have been peaking in intensity closer and closer to the poles over the last 30 years.
Fish on Acid ›
Fish in acidified waters exhibit strange and often reckless behaviors.
Triclosan and Staph ›
Triclosan, a common antibacterial agent in household products, may actually promote the growth of Staph bacteria in people heavily exposed to it.
Spotting Liars ›
People’s unconscious reactions to liars and truth-tellers are more accurate than their conscious judgments.
Peanut Acclimation ›
An experimental therapy to control peanut allergies may induce genetic changes in the immune system.
Beringian Civilization ›
Humans may have inhabited the Bering Land Bridge for 10,000 years.
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.
