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Lamprey Go Home

Lamprey Go Home

A new book explores the science of species invasion

By Melissa Mahony | Posted November 29, 2006

The Fittest Language

The Fittest Language

A new book takes a look at how human language is formed, from its humble beginnings in the babbling child to its ultimate complexities of grammar and tense.

By Andrea Thompson | Posted November 27, 2006

Why does cold weather make me crave heavy food?

Why does cold weather make me crave heavy food?

–asks Jake from Gainesville, Florida.

By Jennifer Moser | Posted

More Than Auditory Cheesecake

More Than Auditory Cheesecake

Daniel Levitin’s new book explores the science behind humanity’s love affair with music.

By Karen Schrock | Posted November 22, 2006

Food for Thought

Food for Thought

In his new book Michael Pollan explores the origins of the American meal.

By Alison Snyder | Posted November 20, 2006

Does playing violent video games really lead to violent behavior?

Does playing violent video games really lead to violent behavior?

–asks Sherman Quillwort from Milford, Utah.

By Jeremy Hsu | Posted

Medicines of the Sea

Medicines of the Sea

Scientists delve into the oceans to solve the problem of drug resistance.

By Rachele Cooper | Posted November 17, 2006

Identifying the SARS Pipeline

Identifying the SARS Pipeline

Shoddy bathroom plumbing provides an easy route for viruses to spread.

By Emily V. Driscoll | Posted November 15, 2006

The Poetry of Mathematics

The Poetry of Mathematics

A new book explores how the language of math is truer than words in describing the world

By Edyta Zielinska | Posted November 13, 2006

I’ve heard about a gravity beam that can send people through space. Is that for real?

I’ve heard about a gravity beam that can send people through space. Is that for real?

– asks Ahren Lembke-Windler from Albuquerque, NM.

By Meredith Knight | Posted

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