Why Human Blood Drives Mosquitoes Wild By Marlene Cimons published 22 January 10 Human blood contains sent-producing compounds that lure mosquitoes, scientists find
The First American Women in Antarctica By Marlene Cimons published 24 December 09 Celebrating first women scientists to travel to Antarctica.
The Invisible AIDS Victims: How Women Cope By Amanda Morris published 18 December 09 Celeste Watkins-Hayes is examining how women cope economically with HIV/AIDS.
Titan: A Climate Out Of This World By Marc Neveu published 11 December 09 Scientists are learning more about Saturn's moon Titan, including details of its weather and landscape
New Device Gets a Better Grip on Gaming By Josh Chamot published 4 December 09 Keyless keyboard invented for carpal tunnel, now used by gamers.
Wiring the Wilderness By Irene Chang published 20 November 09 A wireless "backbone" in the wilderness brings the power of the internet to remote locations.
Some Trees and Insects Are Made for Each Other By Christopher Irwin Smith published 13 November 09 New research on the Joshua Tree and its pollinators suggests that coevolution may be responsible for the wide diversity of insects and plants around the world.
Following the Adventurous Ant Trail By Lily Whiteman published 6 November 09 Biologist John Longino and his group study ant biodiversity in Central America
Anthropology Abroad: Studying Women's Roles in the Military By Margie Serrato published 30 October 09 Maggie Serrato traveled to South Korea to better understand the experiences of women in non-traditional roles.
How Bacteria Get Past Our Defenses By Josh Chamot published 23 October 09 Researchers discovered how the bacteria H. pylori bores through the stomach's mucus lining.
Why Have Sex? To Fend Off Parasites By Kayla Christina King published 16 October 09 New research shows one way sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction: it protects against parasites
Exploring the Mysteries of the Ocean Floor By Lily Whiteman published 2 October 09 Emily Beal travels to the seafloor to learn how deep sea organisms use the sun-less chemical environment to thrive.
High School Student Develops Chemical-Detecting Robot By Anna Kornfeld Simpson published 25 September 09 Autonomous robot finds and responds to chemical spills, potentially saving human lives.
Predicting Extraterrestrial Weather By Rachel Hauser published 11 September 09 Model developed to help track weather on other planets.
Engineering Students Build Underwater 'Bot By Ian Jasper published 4 September 09 College students build underwater robots designed to save mock submarines.
Microbe Metabolism Harnessed to Produce Fuel By Irene Chang published 28 August 09 Genetic engineering used to manipulate microbes to produce biofuels.
Better Prediction Sought for Devastating Floods By Valene Marshall published 21 August 09 Weather radar and laser mapping could help warn of impending floods.
Robotic Systems Help People with Disabilities By Rory A. Cooper published 14 August 09 Robotic mobility and manipulation devices are being crated to assist people with disabilities
Secret to Cicada's Abundance: Bacteria By Lily Whiteman published 7 August 09 Researchers learn that cicadas survive on meager nutrition thanks to bacteria inside their cells.
Permafrost Could Be Climate's Ticking Time Bomb By Amanda Morris published 24 July 09 A professor extracts Arctic soil and water samples in search of clues to the melting of permafrost, which could be key to global warming.
