Scientists are just now beginning to recognize the importance of the vast community of microbes that dwells inside us
Vitamin D deficiency from lack of sunlight could be an unexpected long-term consequence of the Iranian revolution
Swedish researchers are developing a system that tests for 12 different drugs on your breath, including cocaine, marijuana and amphetamines
We find different pitches attractive because of the body size they signal—and a touch of breathiness is crucial to take the edge off deep voices in men
Flamingos, shrimp and many other animals use chemical compounds found in their diets to color their exteriors
It's right up there with food, sex and drugs when its comes to stirring up pleasure responses in our brains
Research in six U.S. cities shows a connection between prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter in the air and a faster hardening of the arteries
To help anticipate the next outbreak of an emerging infectious disease, scientists scrutinize our closest relatives in the animal kingdom
From a fish's dyed nerves to vapor strewn across the planet, images submitted to a contest at the university offer new perspectives of the natural world
Fujiko Nakaya works with an unusual medium. The Japanese artist is sculpting fog clouds at the Exploratorium's new site at Pier 15
A new study shows that fathers and mothers are equally capable at knowing their infant's unique cry—if both contribute to parenting equally
How far do germs travel after a sneeze? Can you really catch a cold if it's chilly outside? And does vitamin C actually help battle cold symptoms?
New research shows just a sip can cause the potent neurotransmitter dopamine to flood the brain
The FDA is investigating whether doctors aren't getting enough training before they start using machines to do surgery. Is the "wow" factor to blame?
Humid air causes hydrogen bonds to form between water molecules and the proteins in your hair, triggering curls and frizz
Imaging technology shows that a reward center known as the nucleus accumbens lights up when we hear melodies we love
By turning brains clear and applying colored dyes, connections between neuron networks can now be examined in 3D at unprecedented levels of detail
This year, a San Francisco-based artist will unveil 365 new paintings, reminiscent of growing bacteria, on her blog, The Daily Dish
Using droplets coated in oil as "ink," a 3D printer can construct a network of synthetic cells that mimics brain and fat tissue
A learning algorithm, coupled with brain scans, was able to predict the images seen by dreamers with a 60 percent accuracy
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