Posts in: Life Science

Page 5 of 13« First...3456710...Last »
Botanical Gossip

Botanical Gossip

Eavesdropping plants drop hints about ecosystem health.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted December 3, 2008

Running on Empty

Running on Empty

An Oklahoma scientist chases down the secrets of Alaskan sled dog endurance.

By Jonathan Teyan | Posted November 28, 2008

Ethanol Bugs

Ethanol Bugs

Hot-growing bacteria may be the key to the next generation of biofuels.

By Brett Israel | Posted November 26, 2008

Stem Cells From Lou Gehrig’s Patients Hold Secrets to the Disease

Stem Cells From Lou Gehrig’s Patients Hold Secrets to the Disease

Geneticists hope their stem cell research will find new drugs against this debilitating disease.

By Carina Storrs | Posted November 14, 2008

Bigger Is Not Always Better

Bigger Is Not Always Better

One ugly insect overturns assumptions about the best mate.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted November 5, 2008

Is the MRI lie detector test reliable?

Is the MRI lie detector test reliable?

Asks Leo in Arizona

By Christopher Intagliata | Posted November 3, 2008

Dinosaurs Roaring Ahead, by Accident

Dinosaurs Roaring Ahead, by Accident

How a little luck—and a large extinction—aided dinosaurs’ dominance.

By Brett Israel | Posted October 31, 2008

Jungle Love—and Turf Wars

Jungle Love—and Turf Wars

A new technique finds tropical birds sing duets to locate mates—and to guard their territories.

By Susannah F. Locke | Posted October 24, 2008

The False-Memory Diet?

The False-Memory Diet?

Phony memories of bad food experiences may help dieters trim calories.

By Victoria Stern | Posted October 22, 2008

The Power of Poo

The Power of Poo

Farmers generate energy, save money and help the environment, with a little help from some dung.

By Monica Heger | Posted October 8, 2008

Page 5 of 13« First...3456710...Last »