February 6, 2018 Ancient virus could be responsible for human ability to think An ancient virus could be responsible for human consciousness, giving you the ability to think for yourself.
January 23, 2018 Biologists believe finding viruses is first step to finding aliens The viruses are probably out there.
January 4, 2018 New DNA vaccine could lead to a one-dose universal vaccine for the flu Researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine have developed a DNA vaccine, which could have the makings of a one-dose universal flu protection. Here's how it works.
September 27, 2017 Scientists find possible clue to ancient 'ghost species' of humans By studying saliva, researchers at the University of Buffalo have found clues to a possible ancient 'ghost species' of humans.
August 17, 2017 New taste simulator allows you to digitally sample food Sample your favorite foods without the calories.
August 17, 2017 The next Einstein? America's best and brightest minds From curing blindness to building safer bridges to specialized 3-D that can save lives, American innovators are taking on science’s biggest challenges.
August 16, 2017 Live forever? Scientists say human bodies have no detectable maximum lifespan Last year, an academic research paper was published, arguing that maximum life expectancy is up to 125 years, but no longer. A newly-published piece of research disagrees in a big way.
July 4, 2017 EPA-funded lab faked research results on respiratory illnesses, whistleblower lawsuit claims Duke University has admitted that a research lab technician falsified or fabricated research data, some of which went into successful applications for major grants from the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other government agencies.
March 2, 2017 Someone paid $15G for some decades-old mold How much would you pay for a piece of mold?
March 2, 2017 Why some people look like their names If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "She looks like a Sue," or "He doesn't look like a Bob," a new study may back up your instincts about whether people's names suit them.
