All Stories
- Brain
Reading Verbs Revs Up Your Brain
Silently reading the word "dance" gets your brain to react as though you're really dancing.
- Earth
Earth’s early oxygen boost
The steady buildup of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere may have helped life forms become more complex.
- Space
Strange Universe: The Stuff of Darkness
Figuring out what's hidden in outer space between the visible stars and galaxies isn't easy.
By Emily Sohn - Tech
Roll-Up Computer Monitors to Go
Future electronic displays may be paper-thin and as flexible as a stick of gum.
- Environment
A vulture’s hidden enemy
Vultures may be getting a deadly dose of medicine from the carcasses they feed upon.
- Health & Medicine
Strong Bones for Life
Weak bones are an increasing problem for kids and teenagers.
By Emily Sohn - Planets
Roving the Red Planet
Two little robots have touched down on Mars, ready to study the planet's rocks and soil.
- Earth
Slip slidin’ away — under the sea
A thin layer of water can keep ocean avalanches moving far and fast.
- Genetics
Animal clones: Double trouble?
From agriculture to medicine to law, animal cloning to create genetic twins could change our lives.
By Emily Sohn - Chemistry
Gooey Secrets of Mussel Power
By learning how mussels stick, scientists may find a way to make them come unstuck.
- Animals
A bowerbird’s guide to style
To attract a mate, male bowerbirds go for a cheaper, low-key look instead of showy decorations.
- Brain
What Video Games Can Teach Us
If used in the right way, video and computer games can inspire learning and improve some skills.
By Emily Sohn