Science Of A Spotless Mind: Musashi Protein Plays Role In Forgetfulness, Study Finds
The musashi protein's role in destabilizing synaptic connections in the brain helps fuel memory loss, a study finds.
Nice Underbite, Flipper: Ancient Porpoise Had Giant Chin, Probably Used It To Root Around For Food
Newly described species Semirostrum ceruttii had a chin that would put Jay Leno to shame.
Rare Subterranean Mineral Find Points Towards Vast Secret Water Reserves Deep Below Earth
A piece of ringwoodite, normally found only hundreds of miles below the Earth's surface, yields a watery find.
March Madness Science, From Basketball To Animal Fights
One computer scientist's method for calculating NCAA tournament odds, plus an animal-themed alternative.
Volcanoes, Cradles Of Life: Hotspots Might Have Sheltered Antarctic Species Through Ice Ages
How to survive a deep freeze: head for the nearest volcano.
Twitter Allows For Rapid Public Opinion Formation But Not Evolution: Study
Chinese researchers combed through 6 million tweets to find out how social media shapes opinions.
Raw Milk No Better For Lactose Intolerance Than Pasteurized: Study
A study showed that raw milk was no better at easing lactose intolerance than pasteurized milk.
Genghis Khan Conquest Aided By Stretch Of Nice Weather, Tree Ring-Reading Scientists Say
The favorable climate in 13th-century Central Asia was played a role in the Mongol Empire's rise, researchers say.
'Cosmos' Premieres Sunday On Fox; Neil deGrasse Tyson Helms Carl Sagan Miniseries Reboot
The late Carl Sagan left a pretty big turtleneck to fill, but new host Tyson is getting some early raves.
'Blackfish' Doc Spurs California Pol To Propose Ban On SeaWorld Orca Shows
A California state assemblyman wants to prohibit killer whales from performing at theme parks.
The Week In Science: Female Condom Makeover, Bouncy Ball Physics, And More
The female condom is getting updated for the 21st century.
Should E-Cigarettes Be Regulated? Study Finds Teens That Use E-Cigs Likely To Smoke, But Can't Prove Gateway Theory
Teenagers that use e-cigarettes are also likely to smoke, but whether one behavior leads to the other is less clear.
Obama 2015 Science Budget Proposal Largely Flat On Research Funding, Scientists Unhappy
Most scientists aren't happy with the president's plan to keep research funding mostly frozen.
Musical Anhedonia: Some People Just Don't Get A Thrill From Songs
Beethoven a bore? The Clash leaving you cold? Perhaps you have specific musical anhedonia.
GMO Thought Experiment: What Would A World Without GM Crops Look Like?
If GMOs disappeared from agriculture it wouldn't be catastrophic, but there would be unfulfilled potential, experts say.
Mercy Killings: Denmark's Ritual Slaughter Ban And The Science Of Humane Butchering
As Denmark moves to ban ritual religious slaughtering methods, we take a look at the latest animal welfare science.
BPA-Free Plastics Might Not Be As Safe As You Think They Are
"BPA-free" doesn't necessarily mean "safe."
Flying Snake Physics: Gliding Reptiles Use Their Curves To Get Lift
Researchers used computer models to examine how flying snakes glide through the air.
New Fukushima Radiation Study Looks Ahead To Future Cancer Risks
A new study assesses radiation exposure and cancer risks near the Fukushima plant from 2012 onward.
Book Reviews Are A Boys' Club: VIDA Count Finds Women Still A Rare Sight On Pages Of Major Literary Magazines
An annual tally of the men and women who write book reviews or are reviewed by major publications finds lingering disparities.
Scientists Track Where All The Debris From The Japanese Tsunami Is Going
University of Hawaii scientists have been tracking the spread of debris from the tsunami that struck Japan in March 2011.
The Week In Science: Flying Snakes, Climate Change Crime Wave, Voynich Manuscript Decoded (A Bit)
Some snakes don't need to board a plane to soar through the air.
Global Forest Watch Tracks Where Trees Fall; Google Aids Development Of Environmental Monitoring Tool
A new open source mapping tool provides near real-time data on deforestation across the world.
Is The 'Meth Epidemic' Overblown? Columbia Psychologists Looks At The Evidence Behind The Media Hype
A Columbia University researcher looks at the evidence for media narratives on the horrors of meth, finds it lacking.
OK Glass, Let's Perform Surgery: How Doctors Are Using The Google Device In The Operating Room
Wearable computers turn out to be useful both as a teaching aid and data display for surgeons.
Following The Telltale Email Linguistic Trail: How The Boss Might Be Able To Tell You're Going Rogue
If you plan to sell out your employer, be forewarned that your own emails may turn you in.
Winter Weather Statistics: Where 2013-2014 Season Stands So Far In Snowfall Totals And Temperature Records
Statistics prove that this seemingly endless winter really is one of the worst in years - especially in the Midwest.
Mona Lisa DNA: Italian Sleuths Aim To Connect Convent Bones To Da Vinci Painting With Forensics
The head of an Italian investigation said Friday he expects results by May or June.
Taking The Stock Market To Higher Dimensions: Researcher Envisions A Geometrical Jewel At The Heart Of Finance
One Romanian researcher is working on ways to transform stock market behavior into higher-dimensional geometry.
Presidents Day Science: A Look At Some Of The Inventions Hatched By White House Tinkerers
Most White House occupants have been lawyers, but there are a couple U.S. presidents who tinkered, too.
