The SciencesApril 1, 2012
A Coffee Sleuth Delves into the Mystery of "Potato Taste"
An entomologist describes his efforts to stop Rwanda's coffee from tasting like potatoes
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Natural DisastersMarch 5, 2012
Finding the Flotsam: Where Is Japan's Floating Tsunami Wreckage Headed?
Scientists model where and when the detritus will reach the U.S. west coast
The SciencesMarch 4, 2012
March 2012 Advances: Additional Resources
Citations and further reading for the print news section
The SciencesMarch 1, 2012
One Scientist's Journey to the Ocean Floor
A marine biologist describes her upcoming mission to some of the deepest hydrothermal vents in the ocean
The SciencesFebruary 4, 2012
Homeless Project Residents Drink Less If Booze Ban Is Lifted
Research on homeless outreach often lags behind efforts on the front lines where program managers constantly try new ways to increase retention and recovery rates
HealthFebruary 1, 2012
Orange Rinds May Help Rid Cows of E. Coli
A scientist describes his unconventional approach to food safety
The SciencesJanuary 31, 2012
Who Said It? The GOP Presidential Candidates' Choice Words on Science and Technology
This primary season quiz tests your knowledge of the hopefuls' notable quotables on stem cells, evolution, climate change, the Internet and more
EvolutionJanuary 18, 2012
Insect-to-Insect Disease Transmission Squeezes U.S. Citrus Crop
A fatal bacterial tree disease spread among flies could deal a devastating blow to the citrus industry
The SciencesJanuary 16, 2012
How 3-D Imaging Helped Halt Germany's War Machine in World War II [Video]
Historians, pilots and interpreters recall the early days of surveillance and aerial photography, which helped the British curb Nazi Germany's military advance. A video from NOVA
TechnologyJanuary 1, 2012
The Little Engine That Could
Researchers have built the world's tiniest motor
The SciencesDecember 24, 2011
The Inspiring, Nerdy Toys of A. C. Gilbert
Early toys got kids interested in science and engineering through experimentation
EvolutionDecember 22, 2011
The Elephant in the Room: How Contraception Could Save Future Elephants from Culling
South African reserves facing unprecedented elephant populations could turn to immunocontraception to slow growth
EnvironmentDecember 14, 2011
U.S. Exempts Species Classified as Endangered in the Rest of the World [Slide Show]
A comparison of the U.S. list of endangered species with the world standard finds many species are left unprotected
EvolutionDecember 14, 2011
Liken Yourself to a Lichen: Designate a Species with Your Name or Your Pooch's
The SciencesDecember 10, 2011
December 2011 Advances: Additional Resources
December 2011 Advances Section: Additional Resources
The SciencesDecember 1, 2011
Can Bees Make Tupperware?
A materials scientist discusses Colletes bees, which line their homes with plastic
Mind & BrainNovember 30, 2011
The Hidden Potential of Autistic Kids
What intelligence tests might be overlooking when it comes to autism
EnvironmentNovember 29, 2011
Artist Paints Lichens on NYC Buildings
EvolutionNovember 17, 2011
Mass Appeal: To Study Backward-Finned Dolphin, Researcher Sources Crowds for Cash
One scientist's quest to understand some funky fins taps a new crowdsourcing model to funding his project
EnvironmentNovember 15, 2011
We've Got Trouble! All in Agreement Say Uh Oh
The SciencesNovember 11, 2011
November 2011 Advances Section—Additional Resources
October 31, 2011
Hidden Drivers of Childhood Obesity Operate Behind the Scenes
New research reveals that the obesity epidemic in children has more complex causes than just diet and exercise
The SciencesOctober 12, 2011
Famous for Being Fatuous: Celebs and Pols Say the Darnedest Things—Especially about Science
If the recent election season has taught us anything, it's that fame does not equal brains, at least when it comes to science
HealthSeptember 14, 2011
Vaccine for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Remains Safe