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An experimental new superglue-like substance can save the lives of infants with a rare disorder. More »
A new study reveals that as little as one year of musical training can have a positive impact on your brain that will last the rest of your life. More »
Though you'd like to steer clear of swine flu, viruses aren't all bad: some can be used to create batteries. More »
According to new research, stress brought on by day-to-day events can actually help your health, and may even extend your life. More »
According to a new study, a newborn baby's very first cry has the accent of his mother's language. More »
The new Tele Scouter glasses could make overseas trips easier by instantly translating words and broadcasting them into your retinas. More »
The American Museum of Natural History recently unveiled a unique creation: a tapestry made entirely from spider silk. More »
The inventor of the Segway has come up with a revolutionary invention that could provide access to clean water for millions of people. More »
The Ig Nobel Awards ceremony, held each October, spotlights some of the silliest scientific developments of the year. More »
Primatologist Richard Wrangham believes that our culinary skills have guided our biological differences from primitive humans, and have given us an evolutionary edge. More »
You may already have a smart phone, loaded up with ringtones, email, cameras, and all the latest apps for every purpose. But do you have a smart home? More »
According to a new study, workers who are allowed to spend time each day reading news, blogs, product reviews, catching up with friends on social networks, and taking part in other non-work related online pursuits are actually more productive than those who are blocked from doing so. More »
When beer is brewed, there's generally tons of leftover grain that's sold or thrown out. But a researcher has come up with a plan to convert that waste into energy. More »
A new medical development inspired by an aquatic worm could replace the need for metal plates and screws in setting some types of broken bones. More »