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Can humans sense Earth’s magnetism?
Can humans sense Earth's magnetism? Research suggests that a protein in the human retina might function as a magnetic sensor. Read more.
June 23, 2011
Alcohol buzz kills, according to study of severe accidents
Even an alcohol buzz can kill. Studies show accidents are 36.6 percent more severe even when alcohol is barely detectable in a driver's blood.
June 22, 2011
Biofuel production may get a boost from bacteria
Scientists have discovered an enzyme in bacteria that is capable of breaking down woody plant material, and their findings could make biofuel production more efficient and sustainable.
June 22, 2011
Dawn of agriculture took toll on health
The rise of agriculture led to smaller stature and diminished health in people worldwide, according to comprehensive review of studies.
June 20, 2011
Sheril Kirshenbaum on the science of kissing
What's in a kiss? Sheril Kirshenbaum says there's a lot more to it than just lips on lips. Read more about the importance of kissing for humans and animals.
June 20, 2011
Why are 160 million girls missing from Asia?
Why are millions of girls missing from Asia? The growing scarcity of females has tilted the balance in nations where "gendercide" is practiced on a large scale.
June 19, 2011
Two types of perception linked in surprising way
The mind is a great statistician, say psychologists studying two types of perception. Read more about statistical summary perception and statistical learning.
June 16, 2011
Global sperm counts not falling after all?
A 1992 paper said that human sperm counts were falling around the world. A new study say that might no be not so. Read more on global sperm counts.
June 13, 2011
Bacterial meningitis rates wane thanks to vaccines
Rates of deadly bacterial meningitis have dropped in the U.S. thanks to vaccination and prenatal screening, according to a study published in NEJM.
June 11, 2011
Moose crossing alert in your car
Norwegian researchers are developing a system that can warn of moose - and traffic jams - in the roadway ahead. Read more about a moose crossing alert.
June 10, 2011
