Monkey See, Monkey Don't: Learning from Others' Mistakes
We learn from our competitors' failures by not repeating them
Stories by Nikhil Swaminathan
Thunder, Lightning and... Snow
Scientists study winter storms involving thundersnow to pinpoint where heavy snowfalls may occur
Hormonal Help for Autism: A Dose of Oxytocin
Taking oxytocin boosts social skills in people with the asocial disorder
What is a megamouth shark? Is it still a scientific mystery?
Filipino fisherman got more than they bargained for last week when they pulled up their nets: an extremely rare, humongous fish
Avoiding Sugar Key to Ending Senior Moments
Lowering blood sugar levels may thwart forgetfulness
Natural Born Automatons: Next-Gen Robots Take Cues from Biology
How a new generation of robots is taking its inspiration from the natural world (and helping biologists learn more about it)
Thunder, Lighting and... Snow
Scientists study winter storms involving thundersnow to pinpoint where heavy snowfalls may occur
Updates: Whatever Happened to Virus-Built Batteries?
Also Updates on brown fat, diabetes and methane from grass
Brain-Scan Cell Mystery Solved
Scientists unmask cells that make functional MRI possible
Brain-Scan Mystery Solved
Scientists unmask cells that make functional MRI possible
Where Do the Presidential Candidates Stand on Environment and Energy?
From drilling for oil to climate change, the answers may surprise you
Too Good to Be True?: Fat That Keeps You Thin
Probably, but a hormone that controls how the body stores fats may keep diabetes and other metabolic disorders in check
Can Stem Cells Block Stroke Damage? Yes, but in a Surprising Way
Instead of generating new cells as expected, they cause adult cells to protect vulnerable nerve tissue from inflammation
New Study: Measles Vaccine Doesn't Cause Autism
Researchers hope finding will encourage parents to vaccinate children
Could We Lose Weight by Injecting Fat into Our Bellies?
Perhaps, as long as you use the "good" kind of fat, according to two new studies
What is a brain aneurysm?
Yesterday, Ohio Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones died suddenly from excessive bleeding caused by a brain aneurysm. Neurologist Sean Savitz explains what killed Tubbs Jones.
