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Five Days, Five Science Plays
Invertebrates “All Around Us”
Anti-Vax Flick Pulled from Film Festival
Simulating Scientific Sabotage, For Fun
Channeling Animals
Exploring the Inner Universe
Review: Sacred Stories, Genetic Privacy Collide
Botanical Art
For the Love of Plants
TS Picks: May 26, 2015
Extremophiles on Display
Microbial Masterpieces
Q&A: A Taste for Science
Sonic Experiment
Neuroimaging Graces Times Square
Inside a Painter’s Brain
Anatomical Art
Anatomy for Everybody
Review: “What Lies Beneath”
Bridging Two Worlds
Trending
Sex Determination: It’s in the Genes—Sometimes
Animals across the tree of life have developed a mind-boggling variety of ways to become male or female.
Peto’s Paradox: How Gigantic Species Evolved to Beat Cancer
Scientists dive into the genomes of whales, elephants, and other animal giants looking for new weapons in the fight against cancer.
Universe 25 Experiment
A series of rodent experiments showed that even with abundant food and water, personal space is essential to prevent societal collapse, but Universe 25's relevance to humans remains disputed.
Strange Squeaks: A Uniquely Human Gene Alters Mouse “Songs”
A human-specific NOVA1 variant changed mouse vocalizations, potentially providing insights into the evolution of language.
Multimedia
Become a PCR Pro
Learn how mastering the ins and outs of PCR can accelerate workflows and improve data.
Understanding Disease Through Biomarkers
Learn how scientists identify and characterize biomarkers for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and autoimmune disorders.
