Neuroscience
Method that Maps DNA Tags Reveals New Types of Neurons
New way to catalogue the brain's cellular diversity may aid autism researchers
Stories by Marissa Fessenden
Evolution
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
Biology
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
Technology
Snap-Together Planes and Bridges
Health
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
Health
3-D-Printed Windpipe Gives Infant Breath of Life
A 3-D-printed windpipe signals a future of body parts manufactured on demand
Health
Nanoscale Medical Devices Can Have Huge Effects
A bioengineer sculpts medical devices at the nanoscale
Mind & Brain
Book Review: The Truth in Small Doses
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
Health
Book Review: Betting on Famine
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
The Sciences
Patent Granted for a Buoy That Generates Power
The Sciences
Recommended: People, Parasites and Plowshares
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
Health
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.
Environment
Ring around the Climate: Monsoon Rains Leave Lasting Traces in Trees [Video]
Centuries of rainfall history are written in tree rings
Technology
Satellite Surveillance Could Protect Heritage Sites
Satellite surveillance could protect heritage sites
The Sciences
Patent Watch: Man-Made Spider Silk
Biology
Recommended: How We Do It
Books and recommendations from Scientific American
Evolutionary Biology
Tree Rings Tell a Tale of Climates Past
Trees tell a tale of changing climate
Health
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
Biology
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
Technology
