Experiencing extremes: plunging into polar pasts with NOVA to reveal future climates
Our climate is changing. This is not breaking news — CO2 levels, global temperatures and sea levels are all on…
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HIV remission reported in bone marrow transplant patient in the United Kingdom
We often speak admirably about the human spirit — resilience, passion, resolve — and shy away from our fragility and…
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Global warning: climate change threatens U.S. economy, human health and cultural identity
Thousands of research studies have documented evidence that Earth’s climate is changing, with many reports specifying human activity as the…
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Timing is everything: the amount of calories burned at rest may vary throughout the day
We all know that strenuous exercise like running or swimming can help burn off extra calories. But did you know…
Read MoreYour nose knows the way: Senses of smell and navigation may be linked
Who would have thought that your sense of smell and your ability to navigate are related? Though this appears to…
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Beat the heat: Scientists engineer cooling paints for buildings
When you feel hot indoors during the summer, your first impulse might be to crank up the air conditioning. Millions…
Read MoreTo be or not to BPA: Alternatives to Bisphenol A may prove harmful
If you look at the bottom of your plastic water bottle, chances are you’ll find the words “BPA-free” imprinted underneath….
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The evolution of fungal gravity sensing
Most of us have experienced that disappointing moment when we pull some delicious food out of the refrigerator — strawberries,…
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New treatment decreases deaths from lung cancer
Most of us know from our high school health classes that we should avoid smoking because it can cause lung…
Read MoreFDA approves 23andMe test for breast cancer genetic risk
Scientists are constantly uncovering more information about human genes, their sequences, their mutations and the problems that those mutations can…
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