NeuroscienceSeptember 18, 2017
Method that Maps DNA Tags Reveals New Types of Neurons
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EvolutionDecember 15, 2014
Massive Genetic Effort Confirms Bird Songs Related to Human Speech
The sequencing of genomes of 48 bird species explains the evolutionary roots of vocalization and could offer insight into human speech disorders
BiologyMarch 24, 2014
A Cassava Revolution Could Feed the World’s Hungry
International teams are working to bring the starchy root’s genetics into the 21st century and help food-insecure countries
TechnologyDecember 1, 2013
Snap-Together Planes and Bridges
HealthNovember 6, 2013
Tainted Melons Bring Harsh Penalties for Colorado Farmers
The fallout from a 2011 food-borne illness outbreak highlights food safety challenges and gaps in regulation
HealthSeptember 1, 2013
3-D-Printed Windpipe Gives Infant Breath of Life
A 3-D-printed windpipe signals a future of body parts manufactured on demand
HealthAugust 1, 2013
Book Review: Betting on Famine
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HealthAugust 1, 2013
Nanoscale Medical Devices Can Have Huge Effects
A bioengineer sculpts medical devices at the nanoscale
Mind & BrainAugust 1, 2013
Book Review: The Truth in Small Doses
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TechnologyJuly 1, 2013
Satellite Surveillance Could Protect Heritage Sites
Satellite surveillance could protect heritage sites
The SciencesJuly 1, 2013
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The SciencesJuly 1, 2013
Patent Granted for a Buoy That Generates Power
HealthJune 10, 2013
People Suffering from Violence in Their Relationships Need Better Help
Training doctors to ask about abuse by an intimate partner might aid in discovering victims, but researchers still do not know the best way to provide help to those who need it.
June 1, 2013
Tree Rings Tell a Tale of Climates Past
Trees tell a tale of changing climate
June 1, 2013
Ring around the Climate: Monsoon Rains Leave Lasting Traces in Trees [Video]
Centuries of rainfall history are written in tree rings
The SciencesJune 1, 2013
Patent Watch: Man-Made Spider Silk
June 1, 2013
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HealthMay 24, 2013
3-D Printed Windpipe Gives Infant Breath of Life
A flexible, absorbable tube helps a baby boy breathe, and heralds a future of body parts printed on command
BiologyMay 17, 2013
Audubon's Birds Live On Long after His Death [Slide Show]
John James Audubon was both mocked and praised for his paintings of birds, but his work remains a significant contribution to science and art
HealthMay 2, 2013
News from the Front in War on Cancer--Mission Not Accomplished
Genetic sequencing has dumped a mountain of data into researchers' laps, but it hasn't yielded a silver bullet to cure cancer
May 1, 2013
An Emotionally Intelligent GPS System
EvolutionMay 1, 2013
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The SciencesMay 1, 2013
Fuskushima Radiation May Help Scientists Track Wildlife
Cesium from Fukushima may help scientists track wildlife
HealthMay 1, 2013
A Fetus’s Unique Immune System May Help It Cope with HIV
A fetus's unique immune system may help it cope with HIV