Geneticists Figured Out How Animals Get Their White Spots
The answer could help people with certain genetic conditions and diseases
Thank Neanderthals for Your Immune System
Genes inherited from our ancient cousins may have helped fight off disease
Dr. Gustav Zander’s Victorian-Era Exercise Machines Made the Bowflex Look Like Child’s Play
A Smithsonian librarian highlights the precursor to today’s gym enthusiasts
Six Cool Gadgets From This Year’s CES
The Consumer Electronics Show has long been the launchpad for some of our most beloved electronics products
The Iceman’s Stomach Bugs Offer Clues to Ancient Human Migration
DNA analysis of the mummy’s pathogens may reveal when and how Ötzi’s people came to the Italian Alps
Seven of the Most Innovative Gyms in the World
Go way beyond free weights and stationary bikes at these clever workout facilities
The Early History of Autism in America
A surprising new historical analysis suggests that a pioneering doctor was examining people with autism before the Civil War
Introducing the First Dengue Fever Vaccine
Three countries have already approved the vaccine
Eight Innovators to Watch in 2016
These thinkers are making fascinating developments in medicine, economics, art, music and more
Gonorrhea Is Developing Antibiotic Resistance
And public health officials are scared of what comes next
An Israeli startup has invented a process to coat inert particles with sugar molecules, tricking the tongue into thinking food is sweeter
Sensors Designed for Prosthetic Hands Could Lead to New Textile Standards
Haptic sensors might help figure out if thread count really matters
Introducing the Band-Aids of the Future
MIT engineers are developing a “smart” bandage that can monitor and deliver drugs to a wound
This Robot Will Make You Dinner
Moley Robotics is developing a robotic kitchen that can prepare a meal from start to finish—cleanup included
Teen Inventors Create Live Closed-Captioning Glasses for the Deaf
Seventeen-year-old Daniil Frants and his buddies hope to help the hard-of-hearing engage in naturally flowing conversations
These Are the World’s Most Dangerous Emerging Pathogens, According to WHO
You may not know their names, but health officials are concerned about the epidemic potential of these illnesses
Your Hair Mites Are So Loyal Their DNA Reflects Your Ancestry
Mite DNA could hold clues to ancient human migrations and future skin health
Genetically-Modified Mosquitoes Could Help Fight Malaria
Two research groups offer two different solutions to one big problem
Could Magnets Help Treat Drug Addiction?
A new study suggests transcranial magnetic simulation could reduce cravings in cocaine addicts
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