Environment Gene Hack, Man A new treatment for Down Syndrome mirrors genetic evolution by hacking an already-existing hack of our genes. Michael White
Environment Fighting the Child-Porn Problem With Digital Technology Governments and tech companies experiment with filters to protect kids from exposure and exploitation. Lauren Kirchner
Environment The Cheaper, Bacteria-Derived Future of Drugs Drugs made from plants are often too expensive for the people who need them. A group of scientists may have found a solution. Michael White
Social Justice How NASA Hopes to Better Monitor and Control Our Water Supply in the West Flying high with the new Airborne Snow Observatory. Brian Calvert
Environment History Is Your DNA New research finds that recent European history shows up in the genetic material of those living on the continent. Michael White
Social Justice Be a Good Kid and Eat Your GMO Vegetables In the near future, genetically-modified food might actually be healthier for you. Michael White
Economics Brain Activity Provides Window to the Emotions Carnegie Mellon researchers have identified distinct patterns of brain activity linked to specific emotions. Tom Jacobs
Economics Dim Lighting Sparks Creativity New German research finds a darkened room encourages freedom of thought and inspires innovation. Tom Jacobs
Nature & Technology News in Brief Previous Site Sections Your Stem Cells Are Here to Stay The controversy surrounding them probably isn't going anywhere, either. Michael White