Does Herpes Cause a Form of Sen. Edward Kennedy's Brain Cancer?
New evidence points to a link between the herpesvirus and the deadly cancer glioblastoma
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New Galápagos species identified
Researchers led by biologist Gabriele Gentile of the University of Rome Tor Vergata have discovered a new species of land iguana living in the Galápagos that Darwin missed but may shed light on evolution...
Sticky Business: Tree Frogs Hang Tight--But How?
A new study shows that frogs and geckos differ in how they get a grip
Drugs trigger dramatic weight loss in fat mice
Drugs currently on the market but used for other purposes helped plump mice shed pounds by upping their response to the appetite-suppressing hormone leptin, according to a new study.
What is third-hand smoke? Is it hazardous?
Researchers warn cigarette dangers may be even more far-reaching
Fury over Conservationists Taking Fees from Developers
A proposed megaport and a sea turtle nesting beach collide within the group that maintains the endangered species list
10 Lessons Medicine Can Learn from Bears
From osteoporosis to heart disease to pregnancy, there's a lot bears are teaching scientists
Serendipitous Science: From Noisy Eyeballs to Regulating Information Flow in the Brain
A neuroscientist reveals how telling people about his surprising dysfunction led to other discoveries about the brain.
10 Lessons Medicine Can Learn from Bears
From osteoporosis to heart disease to pregnancy, there's a lot bears are teaching scientists
Apple's Steve Jobs: "Hormone Imbalance" Has Caused Health Problems
Computer executive posts statement to quell questions on his condition
A steady stream of clues pointed to Ivins during FBI anthrax investigation
The trail that led to Bruce Ivins as the prime suspect in the 2001 deadly anthrax mailings ended when the government scientist died of a drug overdose in July as the FBI prepared to arrest him for the attacks...
Dirty money: Can the flu be passed on dollar bills?
Wealth may not be the only thing people spread when they fork over funds. Researchers warn that banknotes may be reservoirs for the common flu virus.
Think You Know Your Dog? Put Your Nose to the Test
Studies show that dog owners can pick their pooch out of a lineup by smell alone
Chastising the Cherry-Picking McCain-Palin Ticket
How the Republican ticket incorrectly referred to science on the campaign trail
How do spawning fish navigate back to the very same stream where they were born?
The University of Montana's Megan McPhee answers
Does Exercise Really Make You Healthier?
We examine five claims about the benefits of weight lifting and aerobics to see which carry the most...weight
Ocean Acidification Hits Great Barrier Reef
Coral growth has been sluggish since 1990 due to an increase in both sea temperature and acidity as a result of global warming
50 Years Ago: A Witness at the Scopes Trial
In 1925 a Tennessee teacher of biology named Thomas Scopes was tried for teaching the theory of evolution. An expert witness at the trial relates how evolution lost in court but won in the eyes of the nation...
