Stories by T.M.B.

The value of "alternative agriculture" is disputed

The secret of sweetness is in the shape

A painstaking search identifies the gene for cystic fibrosis

The smallest of the small swim in unsuspected numbers

Identifying Argentina's desaparecidos

Fearless philosopher finds fly in the ointment of time

The infamous hole has influence beyond Antarctica

Genes from mother don't equal genes from father

Congress ponders limiting foreign access to research

Oil-spill research is suddenly back in favor

Premature infants gain from being handled

Shades of Langmuir: a panel suspects cold fusion isn't so

Toxins may subvert the immune system's battle plans

A new theory could explain why women must put up with men

Doubts on one cold-fusion claim intensify; another gains ground

Inhibiting blood vessel growth could starve solid tumors

Nonimaging optics brings full-strength sunlight to earth

Parasitic intruders manipulate host behavior

A new treatment could mean the end of "pink bullet" tomatoes

The Gulf of Alaska will recover, but not quickly

Synthetic nucleic acids can block gene expression

Remarkable claims generate excitement and skepticism

Changes in science curriculums may actually take place

Has the danger of cancer from pesticides been underrated?