Antibiotics and Aggresomes: How Bacteria Bounce Back
Aggresomes within bacteria cells help these cells overcome antibiotics. Scientists uncover how they work and propose how to counteract them.
Year: 2025
Camouflage Isn’t What It Appears to Be
Camouflage is nature’s ultimate game of hide-and-seek, and the secret to winning this game is all in the brain. Watch this Be Smart video to learn how it works.
New Evidence Links Hunger Neurons to Social Needs in Early Life
Hunger neurons tell children and teens when they are “hungry” for social time, not just for food, but by adulthood these neurons only apply to food.
A New Era for Treatment: Cancer Vaccines
A cancer vaccine using a special type of molecule is one of the newer research trajectories aimed at improving cancer treatment.
Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnosed in New Blood Test
Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis is sped up by a blood test that detects proteins known to be found in the brains of AD patients.
Getting to a Flow State in Participatory Science
Aurora chasers find a flow state when they participate in science. Learn more about the psychology of flow state and where to find it.
Sink and Swim at the Lake: Littoral Zones Are Now Carbon Sinks
Freshwater shorelines absorb more carbon than previously thought, shifting the estimated balance of carbon sources and carbon sinks.
Teeth Hold a Permanent Record of Smoking Habits
A smoking habit is visible on the roots of one’s teeth after quitting and even after death, giving clues for forensics and archaeology.
The Impact of Agricultural Pesticides Is Underestimated
Agricultural pesticides stay in the air long after they are sprayed, latching onto particles in the air instead of breaking down.
Life in Motion: Charting the World’s Pulse
An Interview with Mina Azimov, Founder of RapidEye – a citizen science project training AI to better understand the world as it truly is.