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Male polygamists benefit more than females in reproduction
In the calculus of evolution, your ability to represent, gene-wise, in future generations is your measure of evolutionary fitness. By this calculus, male polygamists rule.
February 28, 2011
In 2001 anthrax mailings, evidence not conclusive
A National Research Council says it isn't possible to reach a definitive conclusion about the origin of deadly anthrax spores, based on the scientific evidence alone.
February 28, 2011
In war against malaria, gene mashup is promising weapon
A mosquito-loving fungus, genetically combined with a scorpion toxin, is a recent and apparently promising weapon in the global struggle against malaria.
February 27, 2011
Jim Cane: Flower pastures for bees
Small fields planted with wildflowers especially to feed bees – called “bee pastures” - could be a way to revive declining bee populations.
February 25, 2011
A 10-year-old explains why 3-D printing is cool
Schuyler St Leger is a 10-year-old who uses 3-D printing and who let an audience of 850 people know that the future belongs to young people's know-how and imagination.
February 24, 2011
A new vessel for the Arctic
A new kind of vessel is specially designed to tolerate the tough, frigid conditions in the Arctic to allow the repair and maintenance of sub sea installations.
February 23, 2011
Cure for baldness may come from this accidental discovery
While working on an experiment involving mice's response to stress, scientists accidentally stumbled upon a potential cure for baldness.
February 23, 2011
Biomimicry and solutions inspired by nature
Biomimicry looks to nature to create sustainable solutions to human problems. The San Diego Zoo is a center for biomimicry research.
February 23, 2011
Human endurance in ancient Ring of Fire settlements
Ancient human populations lived on islands rife with natural disasters. From their early settlements, we're learning about human endurance in a difficult and uncertain world.
February 22, 2011
Sleep and healing in children
Medical sociologist Cary Brown says more research is needed to explore the relationship between lack of sleep and children with chronic health problems.
February 21, 2011
