All Stories
- Microbes
Fungus hunt
Scientists are collecting information to create a family tree for fungi (and mushrooms).
- Animals
Sleepless at Sea
Some marine moms and babies stay awake for weeks after the infants are born.
- Math
Monkeys Count
Monkeys can match the number of faces they see to the number of voices they hear.
- Planets
Cousin Earth
Astronomers have found a solid, Earthlike planet just 15 light-years beyond the solar system.
- Archaeology
Glassworks in ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians were producing and exporting glass more than 3,000 years ago.
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- Plants
Fastest Plant on Earth
The bunchberry dogwood shoots pollen into the air at an amazing speed.
- Tech
Boosting Fuel Cells
Young scientists tackle projects to improve energy sources for cars and homes.
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- Brain
The smell of trust
A whiff of a brain chemical known as oxytocin may make people more trusting when making a deal.
- Tech
Revving Up Green Machines
Researchers are looking into new ways to make cars run more efficiently with less impact on the environment.
