Read MacArthur “Genius” Grant Winner Beth Stevens’ Work on JSTOR
Beth Stevens was awarded the heralded "genius" grant for her work on microglia, the specialized nervous system cells.
Take a Nap, It’s Good For You
Like taking a nap? Exploring the research that finds a positive correlation between health and a short daily rest.
At Long Last, a Malaria Vaccine. Sort of.
Scientists create the first malaria vaccine, but there are still setbacks.
Pizza-Making Robots, Coming in 2018
The Robot Dymamic Manipulation (RoDyMan) Project aims to create pizza-making robots.
Self-Folding Origami Robots!
Origami robots can not only walk, but swim, climb, and carry twice their body weight—granted, the robot only weighs a third of a gram.
Poor Prognosis for the Western Antarctic Ice Shelf
The western antarctic ice shelves are thinning rapidly.
How Forensic Techniques Aid Archaeology
Scientific methods such as the DNA testing are associated with forensic science, but they are just as useful for archaeology as for criminology.
Is Darwinius really “The Missing Link” to Humans?
Darwinius is an exceptionally well preserved, 47-million-year-old primate from the ancient Messel Pit in Germany. Its position in evolution is contested.