Stem Cells to Cure Disease
Boston-based researchers think they have hit upon a major development in stem cell studies, one which could benefit a large populations of patients suffering from inflammatory diseases.
Mapping Connectivity in Brains with Epilepsy
Researchers use a particular type of MRI to map the pathways in brains with epilepsy and brains without epilepsy.
The Push to Make Wind Farms Less Deadly
There is nothing more majestic than an eagle soaring through the sky, but the rise of renewable energy—especially wind energy—is encroaching on their airspace with deadly consequences.
Scientists Report First Step Away From Fertilizers
University of Missouri researchers identify the first step towards driving modern agriculture’s dependence on chemical fertilizers back to biological, benign ways to fertilize the soil.
Life might survive a meteoric fall to Earth
Phytoplankton: foundation of the ocean’s food web…and possibly of life’s origins?
Are the Bacteria in Your Gut Making You Fat?
As you wait in line for fast food, it’s not only your taste buds that are looking forward to the juicy burger.
On Stage, Science Stories Take the Spotlight
It may sound a bit like the shows put on by the New York City-based storytelling startup The Moth, with an added dose of science, and Story Collider’s cofounder Ben Lillie isn’t offended by the comparison.
Squid Inspired Camouflage Coatings
Scientists find a new way to blend in by mimicking the animal kingdom’s master of camouflage — the pencil squid.
Humans Really Can Read Dog’s Faces
It’s often said that a dog is a human’s best friend. It’s also said that communication is the key to any relationship. So how do we manage to communicate emotion across species?
Fish Depth May Affect Mercury Content
A new study shows why fish from different depths may contain different levels of mercury, and links them to coal-fired power plants.