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Genetics Lab or Art Studio?

DNA 11, based in Ottawa, has built the first high-tech genetics laboratory devoted solely to art making
September 06, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Junk DNA Isn’t Junk, and That Isn’t Really News

News that about 80 percent of our DNA is functional might surprise some, but won't surprise geneticists
September 06, 2012 | By Rose Eveleth

Collage of Arts and Sciences: Now In Session

Our newest blog explores the fertile ground where art and science meet
September 04, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

The Genetics Behind Venus, the Mysterious Two-Faced Cat

A cat named Venus is perhaps the most famous feline on the planet thanks to her unique markings
September 04, 2012 | By Rachel Nuwer

This Is What Extinction Sounds Like

Before-and-after audio records show how ecosystems change
September 04, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Global Warming Could Increase Biodiversity

Gentle global warming could be a boon for marine biodiversity.
September 04, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Storeowners Hope Cute Little Baby Faces Will Stop Crime

One street in London is hoping to dissuade potential looters by putting a gigantic baby face between them and their loot
August 30, 2012 | By Rose Eveleth

Wracked by Face Cancer, Tasmanian Devils Fight Off Extinction

Tasmanian devils are on the verge of extinction, but a captive breeding program may be able to bring them back
August 27, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

How Does It Feel To Have Half a Brain? Not Bad, Actually

"Patient R" is missing three key parts of his brain, and yet he's conscious and self-aware
August 23, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Electron Microscope Zooms In, Finds Life on Life on Life

There's a bacterium on a diatom on an amphipod on a frog on a bump on the log in the hole in the bottom of the sea!
August 22, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Dogs Chasing Their Tails Are Akin to Humans With OCD

For dogs engaged in this futile repetitive behavior, there might not be much of a choice, just like people suffering from OCD
August 22, 2012 | By Rachel Nuwer

Is This Mother Giraffe Mourning Her Dead Baby?

Mother giraffes join the ranks of elephants, polar bears, chimpanzees, gorillas,and other animals in the practice of mourning their dead
August 22, 2012 | By Rachel Nuwer

This Pea Aphid Thinks it’s a Plant

Pea aphids can harness sunlight to aid in energy production
August 20, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Yes, We’re Actually Still Looking for the Yeti

Scientists are accepting DNA samples from cryptozoologists who claim to have evidence of the Yeti
August 17, 2012 | By Rose Eveleth

This Woman Wants You to Buy Her, Piece by Piece

Filmmaker Storm Theunissen tired to find out just how much she could get for the various pieces of her
August 16, 2012 | By Rose Eveleth

Shark Week Loses its Bite, and That’s a Good Thing for Sharks

After 25 years of man-eating, Discovery's Shark Week embraces conservation
August 15, 2012 | By Rose Eveleth

New Lacewing Species Discovered… on Flickr

Wildlife photographer Guek Hock Ping discovered a new species. Only, he didn't know it
August 13, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Why Do Cows Have Spots?

Cows' mottled coats may have evolved to help keep flies away.
August 06, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

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How Olympians Could Beat the Competition by Tweaking Their Genes

The next horizon in getting that extra athletic advantage may not be steroids, but gene therapy
August 06, 2012 | By Larry Greenemeier

Why 3-D Printed Fetuses Represent the Future of Medical Imaging

A 3-D printed fetus might seem strange, but it represents an opportunity to improve medical education and imaging.
August 02, 2012 | By Rose Eveleth


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