TOPIC biology

What kinds of germs are harbored in there? [Credit: Kayleigh Jane]
What kinds of germs are harbored in there? [Credit: Kayleigh Jane]

Art on the Brain

At Exit Art’s “Brainwave: Common Senses” exhibit, artists interpret the latest neuroscience research in inventive ways.

By Monica Heger, April 16th, 2008

Why do I see stars sometimes when I sneeze?

- Asks Sarah from Brooklyn

By Molika Ashford, April 14th, 2008

Why doesn’t peanut butter go bad?

- Asks Eric from Baltimore

By Adam T. Hadhazy, April 7th, 2008

Where is the Love?

Even wasps may have the genetic blueprint for motherly love.

By Greg Soltis, April 2nd, 2008

Does a full moon actually affect people’s behavior?

- Asks Sue from Long Island, N.Y.

By Andrew Grant, March 31st, 2008

Thawing the World’s Freezer

What global warming means for preserved microorganisms.

By Kristin Elise Phillips, March 21st, 2008

Mushing and Metals

How sled dogs can teach us about mercury contamination.

By Emily V. Driscoll, March 19th, 2008

Breeding the Overfished Bluefin Tuna

Tuna farming advances, but strict fishing regulations might be the only hope for this sushi fish.

By Susannah F. Locke, March 7th, 2008

The Snacks You Used to Step On

Four hours with New York’s favorite forager

By Molika Ashford, February 13th, 2008

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