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The SciencesJanuary 1, 2013
MIND Reviews: The Myth of Martyrdom
The SciencesSeptember 1, 2011
Autism in Another Ape
An extraordinary baby bonobo is a rare case study for autism researchers
EnvironmentAugust 1, 2011
Treasure in the Trees: Scientific Clues in Birds' Nests [Slide Show]
Nests offer clues about natural history, climate change and their owners' mating habits
HealthJuly 1, 2011
Donor Fatigue: Should Blood Banks Reject Chronic Fatigue Sufferers?
The Red Cross has banned chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers from giving blood. But does a virus really cause the disease?
June 14, 2011
Beyond Condoms: The Long Quest for a Better Male Contraceptive
For decades new, reliable contraceptives for men have seemed imminent. Why isn't there one available yet?
EvolutionMay 23, 2011
Massive Ocean Eddies Stir Up Life around Deep-Sea Vents
New research suggests that surface-generated eddies help distribute heat, chemistry and life at deep-ocean hydrothermal vents
Mind & BrainApril 27, 2011
Mouse Study Suggests Why Addictions Are Hard to Forget
A new study finds that alcoholic mice more readily form Pavlovian associations with addictive substances. Similar subconscious memories may haunt recovering addicts
EvolutionApril 26, 2011
Ferry Tale: Fire Ants Aggregate into Living Rafts to Escape Floods
Colonies of fire ants numbering in the thousands can morph into sturdy, waterproof rafts that can remain afloat for months. A new study finds out how they do it
March 15, 2011
How Radiation Threatens Health
As worries grow over radiation leaks at Fukushima, is it possible to gauge the immediate and lasting health effects of radiation exposure? Here's the science behind radiation sickness and other threats facing Japan
EnvironmentMarch 12, 2011
A Visual Tour of the Massive Earthquake and Tsunami That Hit Japan [Slide Show]
Maps and on-the-ground views reveal the aftermath and its extent
Mind & BrainMarch 4, 2011
Can You Cure Yourself of Drug Addiction?
Actor Charlie Sheen, known for his heavy cocaine use, has been stating in interviews that he freed himself of his drug habit. How likely is that?
February 28, 2011
The Education of Jennifer Miller: An Update from the Frontline in the Fight against the Anti-Evolution Agenda
Darwin may have won in Kitzmiller v. Dover, but five years later has evolution education evolved? A biology teacher who testified in the Dover trial talks about what she faces in the classroom every day, and why teachers need to be prepared
February 18, 2011
Mouse Study Reveals Mechanism behind Diabetes Blood Vessel Damage
Researchers identify an enzyme crucial to healthy blood vessels, and find it lacking in diabetics
HealthFebruary 17, 2011
Defective Growth Gene in Rare Dwarfism Disorder Stunts Cancer and Diabetes
A long-term study shows that people with Laron syndrome, a genetically based form of dwarfism, almost never succumb to cancer or diabetes
February 1, 2011
How the Sea Horse Got Its Curves
The sea horse's neck morphology is bent on capturing prey
January 25, 2011
Apologies Fail to Live Up to Our Expectations
A new study finds we tend to overestimate the healing power of an apology