The Sciences
How to Regrow a Head
A single gene switch makes worms regenerate their whole bodies from their tails
Stories by Josh Howgego
Sustainability
Loss of Just 1 Pollinator Species Harms Plants
The work adds weight to the argument that society should be more active in protecting pollinators and rethinking policies around pesticides
Physics
Sound Waves Levitate and Move Objects
A new approach to contact-free manipulation could be used to combine lab samples--and prevent contamination
Evolution
Sharks Whip Their Tails to Stun Prey
"Intelligent" hunting behavior was previously seen only in marine mammals
Sustainability
The Ideas Woman
One day I would like to have a long tube snaking in and out of the rooms of my house carrying a faintly glowing algal broth. I know it sounds strange, but these tiny creatures are bioluminescent, so eco-enthusiasts think they could make great, environmentally friendly lamps...
