No One Wants to Be a Loser

Overbidding out of fear can lead to a fast trip to the poorhouse.

By Brett Israel | Posted January 30, 2009

Buzzing About the Future of Pollinators

One bee scientist looks ahead by cataloguing the past.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted January 29, 2009

Cosmic Cancer

Exposure to space radiation on long-term interplanetary voyages could threaten astronauts’ health and thwart manned missions.

By Carina Storrs | Posted January 28, 2009

Farshad Khorrami’s Robotic Ray

An underwater spy and the man who’s building it.

By Robert Goodier | Posted January 27, 2009

President Obama’s First Green Step

By Dave Levitan | Posted January 26, 2009

An Artist, Engineer and Environmental Activist

Natalie Jeremijenko, NYU professor and Environmental Health Clinic founder, bridges disciplines to promote social and environmental change.

By Rachael Rettner | Posted

Spread Thin

Peanut-based malnutrition therapy is plump with controversy.

By Crystal Gammon | Posted January 23, 2009

DNA, Determination and a Dose of Fun

For researcher Jermel Watkins, forensic science plus high-schoolers and hands-on teaching is the formula for success.

By Crystal Gammon | Posted January 22, 2009

An Uphill Battle for Treating Obesity

The complex natural processes involved in overeating and weight gain make finding a successful treatment a challenge.

By Genevra Pittman | Posted January 21, 2009

Sea of Red: Speaking out Against Dolphin Hunting

Armed with science, psychology professor Diana Reiss struggles to end dolphin drive hunting.
Warning: video contains graphic images of animal cruelty.

By Frederik Joelving and Erik Ortlip | Posted January 20, 2009