Some ladybug species have become endangered, but you can help by getting involved with the Lost Ladybug Project. More »
In the near future, your home could be powered by solar-cell helium balloons. More »
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New fiber technology developed by MIT scientists means that our clothing could see, hear, and even talk to us. More »
New studies have found that drinking water can promote weight loss, and may prevent you from fainting after giving blood. More »
What's better to wear at the beach than an SPF 45 sunblock? If you want to guarantee against burning, try a healthy slathering of broccoli juice. More »
Smoothies fortified with iron nanoparticles could cure malnutrition in billions of people in developing countries. More »
A new vaccine developed by Rice University's Vincent Tuohy may have the potential to prevent breast cancer in humans. More »
In a study from Rice University, researchers found that participants could identify the smell of specific emotions in their partners' sweat. More »
Miracle fruit, a berry from Africa, has a strange effect: After eating it, everything sour suddenly tastes sweet. More »
A new study shows that parents with autistic children are no more likely to split up than other couples, contrary to popular belief. More »
Scientists have discovered that a tiny crustacean called the copepod is stronger and faster in relation to its size than any other animal. More »
University of Florida professor Franky So has created night vision technology that could be easily incorporated into cell phones and other gadgets for a low cost. More »
A group of students from Rice University have created a manually powered device to diagnose anemia from a salad spinner and other household items. More »
Along with more traditional methods, people are using mushrooms and human hair to help clean up oil spills, including in the Gulf Coast. More »