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.
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.
