Solar Energy that Doesn’t Block the View
A company is making completely see-through solar energy panels for our phones and tablets. Next, for our car and home…
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
Worms Use Slugs as Public Transit
By Kate Stone Nematode Worms on the Move Buses and trains may not always be the cleanest ways to get…
Searching for Alternatives to Antibiotics
As bacteria mutate and become increasingly resistant to our arsenal of antibiotics, scientists try to find alternatives to antibiotics.
The Artful Science of Diaphonization
Diaphonization, or the artful science of preserving soft-tissue scientific specimens, is something few have heard of but many have seen.
Friendly Neighborhood Raptor Dinosaurs
Raptor dinosaurs large curved talons on the second toes of their feet. A similar feature is seen on some modern…
Piecing Together the Archaeopteryx Puzzle
The scientific consensus today is that Archaeopteryx is one of the earliest birds. Find out why these fossils have had such a big impact.
Will Climate Change Take Shellfish Off Menus?
Climate change may dramatically affect the availability of shellfish. As the oceans become warmer and less salty, bacteria could threaten…
Arborsculpture: Artful Science of Tree Shaping
An ancient practice combines art and science, humanity and nature, to deliver an innovative contemporary creation: Arborsculpture.
Cat Videos Boost Energy, Good Feelings
Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling after watching cat videos online? If so, that emotional effect may be more…
Shelf Life Episode 8: Voyage of the Giant Squid
Find out how natural history museum staff transport the body of a giant squid. These animals grow to the size…