To Haul Pyramid Stones Over Egyptian Sands, Just Add Water
A clue from an Egyptian tomb has provided scientists with a new explanation of how stones were transported for the construction of pyramids.
To Produce an Obese Adult, Call Them ‘Fat’ While They’re Still a Kid
Scientists discovered that young girls who were labeled as "fat" were more likely to grow into adults that the medical community labels as "obese."
Oysters Might Be Able to Protect Us From Rising Seas
Scientists discovered that oyster reefs grow rapidly enough to match sea level rise. That could mean great news for flood prevention—if we can stop shucking.
How Weak Immune Systems Escort a Deadly Fungus Into the Brain
A pervasive fungus, passed along by pigeon droppings, can kill HIV patients by using a Trojan Horse strategy to invade their brains.
How Cattle Could Save the Brazilian Amazon
Boosting cattle density on Brazil's farms means less rainforest needs to be eliminated. Could a tax or a subsidy help achieve that?
Viruses Inspire an Innovative Cloaking Device for Medicine
Viruses are pretty damn good at evading our immune systems, so researchers co-opted their design.
Better-Bred Crops Could Send Global Warming Out to Space
Scientists have used computer models to imagine a world where crops are specially bred to reflect away more light and heat, without compromising productivity.
Fecal Donor Banks Are Possible and Could Save Lives
Defrosted fecal matter can be gross to talk about, but the benefits are too remarkable to tiptoe around.
How Junk Food Companies Manipulate Your Tongue
We mistakenly think that harder foods contain fewer calories, and those mistakes can affect our belt sizes.
To Make Friends, Autistic Kids Need Advice—and Space
Kids with autism need help when it comes to making friends—but they also need their independence.