Evolutionary Explosions Help Bacteria Beat Immune Systems
Scientists have discovered bacteria evolving at a rate never before witnessed.
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What’s in a Name? Your Genes Will Know
Liking your own name is associated with a host of positive traits. New research suggests it could be genetic.
Is Free Will an Illusion?
Previous neuroscience research has suggested yes, but a new study finds an unexpected window for it in the static of your brain.
Glaciers’ Unforeseen Foe: Algae
The algae invading glaciers protect themselves from sunlight by turning red, a process that can dramatically increase melting.
Chimpanzees Gave Herpes to Humans
It appears that humans caught the sexually-transmitted form of herpes from chimpanzees. But that doesn't necessarily mean our ancestors were having unprotected sex with chimp forebears.
Can Exercise Close the Achievement Gap?
Just 12 minutes of aerobic exercise can boost low-income college students’ academic performance. The effect is large enough to close the achievement gap.
How a New Evolutionary Map Could Help Farmers Eliminate Fertilizer
New research offers hope for prodding corn, wheat, and rice into a partnership with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
Fat in an Expectant Mother’s Diet May Shape Baby’s Gut Microbiome
To equip an unborn baby with a healthy gut microbiome, new research suggests that mama might want to pass on the fries.
Happier Wives Spend More Time Synced in Sleep With Their Husbands
Coordinated snooze time is the signal of a stable marriage, a new study suggests.