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.
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Selfishness Pays: Every Assist Costs an NBA Player $6,000
Teamwork wins games, but a taste for “hero ball” means players are much less cooperative during playoffs. That kind of selfish play is often rewarded with boatloads of money.
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.
What Steve Jobs’ Death Teaches Us About Public Health
Studies have shown that when public figures die from disease, the public takes notice. New research suggests this could be the key to reaching those who are most at risk.
Speed-Reading Apps Will Not Revolutionize Anything, Except Your Understanding
The one-word-at-a-time presentation eliminates the eye movements that help you comprehend what you're reading.
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.
Gaming the Wedding Gift Registry System
Registering for your wedding? Keep your must-have items away from the average price of your registry—they’re unlikely to be purchased.
Smokey Can’t Save Us: Wildfires Are Out of Control
New research shows how rapidly fire dangers are rising in the American West. The results could help governments plan ahead for the flames.