Posts in: Life Science

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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

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

Why does a trip to the bar mean so many trips to the bathroom?

Why does a trip to the bar mean so many trips to the bathroom?

– asks Anonymous from New York, NY

By Peter Sergo | Posted November 6, 2006

Live Together, Die Alone

Live Together, Die Alone

Cancer cells may cooperate to withstand their host’s immune response.

By Erica Westly | Posted November 1, 2006

Why do people cry?

Why do people cry?

– asks David from Internetland

By Emily V. Driscoll | Posted October 23, 2006

Sour Sensation

Sour Sensation

Researchers have found some of the major players in the detection of sour taste.

By Julie Leibach | Posted October 20, 2006

My brother is allergic to raw carrots but has no reaction to cooked ones. How is this possible?

My brother is allergic to raw carrots but has no reaction to cooked ones. How is this possible?

– asks Tony from New York, NY.

By Kristin Elise Phillips | Posted October 15, 2006

The Worst Part is the Waiting

The Worst Part is the Waiting

Anticipating bad events gives researchers a peek into posttraumatic stress disorder.

By Ciara Curtin | Posted October 12, 2006

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