Researchers have discovered a ‘blind spot’ in atomic force microscopy — a powerful tool capable of measuring the force between…
DDT in Alaska meltwater poses cancer risk for people who eat lots of fish
Children in Alaska whose diet includes a lot of fish from rivers fed by the Eastern Alaska Mountain Range may…
Being yelled at: Our brain on alert in a flash
What happens within the brain when it perceives a threatening signal, such as an aggressive voice? Researchers have studied brain…
Engineers repurpose wasp venom as an antibiotic drug
Engineers have repurposed wasp venom as an antibiotic drug that’s nontoxic to human cells.
The Planet Has Seen Sudden Warming Before. It Wiped Out Almost Everything.
In some ways, the planet’s worst mass extinction — 250 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period…
The Planet Has Seen Sudden Warming Before. It Wiped Out Almost Everything.
In some ways, the planet’s worst mass extinction — 250 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period…
The Planet Has Seen Sudden Warming Before. It Wiped Out Almost Everything.
In some ways, the planet’s worst mass extinction — 250 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period…
The Planet Has Seen Sudden Warming Before. It Wiped Out Almost Everything.
In some ways, the planet’s worst mass extinction — 250 million years ago, at the end of the Permian Period…
Lizard Dreams May Not Be So Different From Your Own
Some species seem to experience a type of slumber resembling R.E.M. sleep, the dream state of humans.
Lizard Dreams May Not Be So Different From Your Own
Some species seem to experience a type of slumber resembling R.E.M. sleep, the dream state of humans.