SCIENCE

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How TB Grew Stronger and Spread Wider with the Collapse of the USSR

A new study suggests that the breakup and subsequent turmoil allowed one TB strain to spread and evolve.

An Antioxidant Found in Wine May Help Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Resveratrol, a humble antioxidant found in grapes, nuts, and berries, can significantly reduce the hormones that create hormone imbalances in women with PCOS, and improve insulin sensitivity.

Starling Nests Make Huge Feasts for Pigs, Snakes, Insects, and Turkeys

Come one, come all.

Scientists Discover Seal-Like Prehistoric Predator

The animal lived off the coast of what is now Washington state about 10 million years ago and probably fished like seals do, relying on the power of its oversized eyes to track its prey.

Steffen Sanvig Bach, Maersk Oil Research and Technology Centre, Qatar

Scientists Spy on Whale Sharks by Testing the Water They Swim In

The new technique allows researchers to monitor the genetic health of endangered shark populations without ever touching them.

10 Facts About Cuban Animals From AMNH's New Exhibition, '¡Cuba!'

In its new bilingual exhibition “¡Cuba!”, the American Museum of Natural History looks at the cultural history of the country as well as its natural history, showing everything from how Cuban cigars are made to the endemic creatures that can be found only

How Scientists Are Using Poop to Study New York City's Coyotes

Although coyotes are in New York City, they've yet to colonize Long Island. Eyewitness reports and trail cam photos can only tell scientists so much. To answer the tougher questions—how the animals are related, and what they’re eating—the scientists rely

NASA Needs Your Help Making It Easier to Poop in Space

The winner of the Space Poop Challenge will receive a $30,000 prize.

Did We Miss a Quarter of the Ebola Infections?

A new paper lends further support to the idea that a significant number of individuals can become infected with Ebola but not show symptoms.

Scientists Make Antibiotics from Bacteria Found in the Human Body

The new drugs may even be able to help treat MRSA—a condition that, by definition, is resistant to antibiotics.

Good News: Low-Cost Mosquito Nets Continue to Prevent Malaria

A report from the World Health Organization finds that treated bed nets stop malaria transmission even among pesticide-resistant mosquitoes.

9 Brainy Facts About the Neocortex

The brain is arguably the one organ that makes you who you are—and the largest part of the brain is the neocortex.

Bat Poop Might Be Turning Gabon’s Cave Crocodiles Orange

Orange is the new croc.

This Star-Shaped Pill Could Revolutionize the Way We Take Medicine

The pill is capsule-shaped when swallowed, then expands in the stomach to deliver an entire course of treatment over several weeks.

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Light Therapy Could Help Bees Recover From Pesticides

Red light helped honeybees bounce back after exposure to a neonicotinoid pesticide.

11 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory

Whether you want to be a Jeopardy! champion or just need to remember where you parked your car, here are 11 things you can do right now.

15 Naturalists Who Died in the Field

Countless scientists, naturalists, conservationists, and support staff have died in the pursuit of knowledge that could protect vulnerable places and species, and enable people to live safer, healthier lives.

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Scientists Say Bird Poop Helps Cool the Arctic

Gases produced by huge quantities of seabird guano contribute modestly to cloud formation, thus helping lower temperatures.

15 Throaty Facts About Vocal Cords

They may just save your life.

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This Crab's Secret to a Happy Relationship Is a Turtle's Butt

Whether Columbus crabs choose "inclusive" mating or monogamy depends on where they shack up.

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Red Squirrels in England Found With Medieval Strain of Leprosy

The strain was last recorded in the UK in 1798.

Why Does Your Nose Get Stuffy One Nostril at a Time?

Because your nostrils split their workload.

12 Famous Artists With Synesthesia

Liszt reportedly used his synesthesia to help with his orchestrations, telling the musicians, “O please, gentlemen, a little bluer, if you please!"

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Engineers Create Disposable USB HIV Test

The inexpensive, portable test could be used in remote areas where medical facilities are scarce and will allow people to monitor their condition at home.

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