Autism study implicates womb environment

Recent research suggests that autism results from a fairly even interaction between genes and environment, one that probably starts in the womb.

Forgetfulness is under our control

Psychology EEG research shows that we can train ourselves to repress memories, or to forget.

EarthSky seeking science bloggers

EarthSky is accepting applications for science and natural event bloggers for late summer and fall 2011.

Fighting oil spills with air bubbles

Curtains of air-bubbles are turning out to be a new method of fighting oil spills.

Could you cure type 2 diabetes by flipping a switch?

Imagine that you could flip a light switch and cure diabetes. That illuminating analogy may not be that farfetched: Research has linked light sensitivity to a protein involved in regulating blood glucose.

A snakebite ointment identified by Australians

Leave it to the Australians, people who live fang to foot with the world’s deadliest snakes, to find an unusual snakebite ointment. Read more about it here.

Summer solstice floating lanterns video from Poland

Watch the video of thousands of floating lanterns released on the summer solstice in Pozna, Poland.

1,500-year-old Mayan tomb revealed in video

Archeologists share their first glimpse inside an ancient Mayan tomb that's been sealed for over 1,500 years.

Can coffee fight Alzheimer’s? Possibly!

Can coffee fight Alzheimer's? A mouse study suggests that a yet-unidentified component in coffee combined with caffeine might improve memory.

How to ride out a heat wave. Learn how here

Heat waves are a leading cause of weather-related fatalities and expected to get worse in the future. Find out how to ride out a heat wave here.