Need to Heal? Make Yourself Comfy
Research shows that the wounds of rats heal better when the rodents are living in a comfortable, less stressful environment.
You Are What Your Mother Worried About
A study of rats shows that when a mother experiences some form of trauma even before her pregnancy begins, it will still influence her offspring's behavior.
A New Weapon Against Staph Infections
A new sheriff in town is gunning for drug-resistant staph infections, but this sheriff is very, very small.
Shining a Light on India’s Rural Poor
Solar lanterns are already making some headway in India's poorest areas, and a new study suggests they could be a bigger part of the effort to reduce fossil fuel use while improving lives.
The IV Danger
When you're hooked up to an IV, are you receiving only fluids? Or is there something more harmful in there?
Who Needs Stem Cells, Anyway?
By understanding how cell specialization is regulated, scientists could be able to convert one cell type into another, rendering the harvesting of stem cells from embryonic tissue unnecessary.
A New Clue to Finding Land Mines
Duke University Engineers use the classic detective game of CLUE™ to teach robots how to navigate minefields and find hidden explosives.
Genetics May Play Role in Alcohol-Related Birth Defects
Genetics may help explain why the children of some women who drink alcohol during pregnancy have birth defects and others do not.
This Is Your Brain on Pot … No, Really
This is not just a pipe dream: The brain apparently does make its own marijuana.