Engineering
Flavor-Enhancing Spoons and Chopsticks Could Make Food Taste Better
New types of cutlery can enhance flavors such as sweetness or saltiness for a more satisfying meal
Stories by Saugat Bolakhe
Climate Change
Observatory on Mount Everest Must Be Saved, Scientists Say
A research facility halfway up Mount Everest is crucial for research on climate change and biodiversity. And it’s falling apart
Biotech
Cilia Are Minuscule Wonders, and Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out How to Mimic Them
A new cilia-covered chip could revolutionize portable medical diagnosis
Biotech
Mysterious ‘Retron’ DNA Helps Scientists Edit Human Genes
For the first time, researchers have used this bacterial tool to edit genes in human cells
Neuroscience
Lego Robot with an Organic ‘Brain’ Learns to Navigate a Maze
The neuromorphic computing device solved the puzzle by working like an animal brain would
Animals
Desert Beetles Rely on Oral Sex for Successful Mating
The more time the insects spend on the courtship ritual, the better mating goes
Animals
The Surprising Architecture in Bees’ Honeycombs
The insects’ hives are more complicated than researchers thought
