All Stories by Erika Engelhaupt
- Animals
The many efforts to lick cat allergies
Up to one in five people around the world may be allergic to cats. Science is coming to help their desire for kitty cuddles.
- Animals
Giving cats a special food may one day help people with cat allergies
Research by pet-food maker Purina aims to disable the major allergen carried in cat saliva. It’s a protein called Fel d1.
- Chemistry
Urine may make Mars travel possible
On Earth, urine is a waste. En route to Mars, it could be a precious renewable commodity: the source of drinking water and energy.
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Book Review: Science Fair Season
Review of Science Fair Season: Twelve Kids, a Robot Named Scorch . . . and What It Takes to Win.
