EvolutionMarch 16, 2009
Dino Mites: A Diminutive Dinosaur in North America and a Rare Mass Death of Young Relatives in China
Two discoveries reveal new details about small birdlike dinosaurs
Stories by Katherine Harmon
Mind & BrainMarch 13, 2009
God on the brain? Scientists map religious thoughts with scans
TechnologyMarch 13, 2009
Laser Mapping Reveals New Details of Earth's Surface
Scientists get a three-dimensional Google Earth on steroids, which can penetrate forest canopies, chart sand dune movement, and more, thanks to radarlike lasers
The SciencesMarch 12, 2009
Boy reportedly survives after torso is skewered with metal rod
HealthMarch 10, 2009
How can you tell if coffee is really decaf?
The SciencesMarch 6, 2009
Because They're Worth It: 15 women receive research grants from UNESCO and L'Oreal
HealthMarch 6, 2009
Companies voluntarily banish BPA from bottles
The SciencesMarch 6, 2009
How to find out that Borneo's snake monster was a fake
The SciencesMarch 6, 2009
How Scientifically Accurate Is Watchmen?
A science consultant to the film explains some of its mysteries
HealthMarch 5, 2009
College clippings: Newspaper columns of one possible FDA pick reveal old opinions
HealthMarch 4, 2009
BPA baby bottles get the boot in one New York State county
HealthMarch 4, 2009
"Smart" devices may help dementia sufferers remember to shut off stove, live at home longer
EnvironmentMarch 4, 2009
Slow Recovery for Shrinking Fish
Researchers show for the first time that stunted fisheries can rebound with time
EvolutionMarch 3, 2009
Found: Oldest fossilized brain ever is uncovered in Kansas
EvolutionFebruary 26, 2009
Researchers Uncover 1.5-Million-Year-Old Footprints
Discoverers glean clues about human predecessors from tracks left on an ancient river shore in Kenya
TechnologyFebruary 26, 2009
Planes under Pressure: Glowing Paint Reveals Flight Physics
New pressure-sensitive paint (PSP) and imaging technology is helping engineers design more aerodynamic planes and spacecraft
The SciencesFebruary 25, 2009
What's the Point of Volcano Monitoring?
Some GOPers mock funding of volcano observation programs, but an expert says volcanoes are potentially deadly and should be watched, lest they blow their tops
The SciencesFebruary 24, 2009
Designer Focuses on Marketing Adjustable Eyeglasses at $1 a Pair
Corrective specs with liquid lenses could help millions of the world's poor see better, but challenges remain
HealthFebruary 24, 2009
The Aches of War: Some Iraq and Afghanistan Vets Suffer Frequent Headaches
About one in seven soldiers has suffered a mild brain injury, and a new study finds that the effects can linger
The SciencesFebruary 21, 2009
Nontoxic algae, not oil spill or pesticides, killed seabirds in Monterey Bay in 2007
The SciencesFebruary 21, 2009
Are the photos of Borneo's monster snake real?
The SciencesFebruary 19, 2009
Why would a chimpanzee attack a human?
After a chimp mutilated a Connecticut woman's face, some are questioning the wisdom of keeping wild animals as pets
HealthFebruary 14, 2009
Rx for Pricey Drugs: Assistance Programs and Bargain Prices
Drugmakers and retail chains offer meds at bargain prices. But are they worth it?
The SciencesFebruary 13, 2009
Masters of Flight: Songbirds' High-Speed Massive Migration
A new light-sensing backpack has mapped songbird migration routes for the first time