The Sciences
The X Chromosome and the Case against Monogamy
New evidence shows that women pass along more genes to kids than men do—and that males historically fathered children with several women
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The Sciences
Carbon Dioxide Auction Launches U.S. Effort to Combat Climate Change
Six northeastern states auction off the right to emit global warming pollution
Mind & Brain
A Switch to Turn Off Autism?
Researchers have found a way to slow overactive brain cells that may be triggering neurological disorders
The Sciences
A Fertilizer Good for Only Growing Things, Not Destroying Them
New nonexplosive fertilizer could eliminate a deadly weapon from terrorists' arsenals
Technology
Google and T-Mobile Launch G1 Smart Phone with Android Software
The G1 is expected to compete with the iPhone, but forget free access to the Web and G-mail
Environment
Powering Our Automotive Future with--Pond Scum
Even Bill Gates thinks the future of biofuels is not corn, or even cellulosic ethanol, but algae
Environment
Scientists Get Wind of Why Coasts Cool as the Globe Warms
Climatic conundrum may help the Los Angeles Basin and California's wine country dodge a bullet as the world warms
Technology
Seven Years Later: Electrons Unlocked Post-9/11 Anthrax Mail Mystery
A key part of the FBI's early investigation was finding whether the germ that killed five people in late 2001 was weaponized. Although they found the answer, scientists had to keep mum until the agency completed its inquiry...
Technology
Trashed Tech Dumped Overseas: Does the U.S. Care?
A new report proves that the fed's environmental watchdog has knowingly allowed toxic e-waste to be shipped overseas
Health
Too Good to Be True?: Fat That Keeps You Thin
Probably, but a hormone that controls how the body stores fats may keep diabetes and other metabolic disorders in check
Environment
Stock Options: Fishing for the Catch of the Day--And the Future
Running fisheries like a stock market may help halt species collapse from overfishing
The Sciences
Seedy but Speedy: Fungus Spews Spores at 55 Mph
Finding could lead to new fungi-killer chemicals
Health
BPA study: Plastic chemical is unhealthy for children and other living things
New research suggests more health threats from a common component in household and kids' products.
Mind & Brain
Can Stem Cells Block Stroke Damage? Yes, but in a Surprising Way
Instead of generating new cells as expected, they cause adult cells to protect vulnerable nerve tissue from inflammation
Technology
Turning Bacteria into Plastic Factories
A new company has found a way to produce polymers from genetically engineered microbes that feed on sugars, replacing fossil-fuel based processes
Environment
Will Central Africa's Forest Wildlife Be Eaten into Extinction?
Eating wildlife is an important part of feeding the world's poorest people. But will it drive extinction?
Mind & Brain
The Dope on Dopamine's Central Role in the Brain's Motivation and Reward Networks
Researchers use two imaging methods to pinpoint dopamine as key chemical in human brain's pleasure and motivation circuits
Health
Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk Underestimated for Asian Women
Some Asian patients may fall through the cracks when risk-assessment models ignore their particular genetic characteristics
Health
New Drug Arrests Alcohol Addiction in Rats
A compound with fewer side effects offers hope that alcoholism could one day be cured by a pill
Health
From Wine to New Drugs: A Novel Way to Reduce Damage from Heart Attacks
Scientists may have hit on a way to diminish heart attack toll as well as stave off effects of Alzheimer's and other ills
