Odder than odd!

Dig the dung beetle. Sample the belly button. Tilt your brain — and see what happens. Watch bees cook their enemies. Drive through the More »

Love your arteries?

Think you can get away with an occasional high-fat junk food chow-down? A new study confirms that a single meal can harm your arteries. More »

We reported on viruses that infect cancer cells, force them to make more virus, and then die. Can viruses become “intelligent More »

Mosquitoes spread a lot of disease, but they are not just “flying hypodermic needles.” As we rush to protect ourselves against a virus More »

Population growth, climate change and development are all focusing attention on water shortages. More »

In just a moment, our brains can go from calm, deliberate and focused, to alert, agitated and aroused. More »

The green revolution fed billions, but population keeps rising, water is short and the climate is changing. How will Africans feed More »

Contaminated injection blamed for mini-epidemic. Why are hospitals running out of generic drugs, anesthetics and antibiotics? More »

Ultra sports are exploding! Why would anybody bike 508 miles across the desert – or run 135? What are the rigors of training, the More »

New instruments are giving a better view of how those astonishingly strong lightning bolts form inside clouds. More »

A combined nerve-graft and enzyme treatment restored breathing to 9 of 11 rats. More »

Could soil help? One-third of soils are degraded. In fighting desertification, erosion and nutrient loss, some soil-restoring More »

Humans and cats have enjoyed each other’s company for millennia, but scientists have discovered some troubling secrets of free-roaming More »

Mother is your first — and most important — relationship. What does science tell us about the effects of mothering? More »

Teenagers listen up! Caffeine not just a mood-booster: Coffee’s complex chemistry could help with memory, illness, but in moderation! More »