Physics Is it better to run or walk in the rain to stay as dry as possible? A lifelong physics question July 24, 2012 - Updated on July 24, 2019
Physics Standard Model of Physics might be revamped after experimental findings raise doubts June 19, 2012 - Updated on May 14, 2021
Health Scientists catalog weird microbes in your body – a few pounds of bacteria is healthy for you June 14, 2012
Biology New method allows visualizing of protein self-assembly – paves way for nanotech against diseases June 12, 2012 - Updated on June 11, 2023
Anthropology American skulls have significantly gotten larger in the past seven generations, and still growing June 5, 2012 - Updated on November 22, 2012
Archaeology One of the first ancient civilizations, the Harappan, was devastated by climate change May 29, 2012
Environment Seagrass on ocean coasts can store twice as much carbon as tropical rainforests, yet face destruction May 22, 2012
Environmental Issues Humans need an extra planet at current rate of resource depletion, study finds May 15, 2012
Genetics Dark skin and natural blond hair genetic mystery solved May 4, 2012 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Science New Yellowstone study suggests volcanic activity is more frequent than previously thought May 2, 2012
Anthropology Humanity is still subjected to the natural process of evolution, despite advances May 1, 2012 - Updated on December 3, 2021
Remote sensing The Sombrero Galaxy is actually made up of two galaxies in one, infrared survey finds April 26, 2012
Psychology Humans think more rationally in a foreign language, study finds April 25, 2012 - Updated on December 22, 2022
Genetics Synthetic DNA and RNA that mimics chemistry of life can encode genetic information and evolve April 20, 2012 - Updated on June 20, 2019
Physics Physicist avoids traffic ticket by publishing a paper, proving his innocence April 16, 2012 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Anthropology Holding a gun makes you look bigger and stronger, study finds April 12, 2012 - Updated on April 14, 2012
Physics First-ever working quantum network lays foundation for the future’s quantum internet April 12, 2012
Geology Raindrops fossil 2.7-billion-year-old reveals secrets from Earth’s early atmosphere March 29, 2012
Anthropology New hominid species that lived alongside the famous Lucy was mostly a climber, not a walker March 28, 2012
Alien life How many Earth-like planets are there in the Milky Way? Billions, according to astronomers March 28, 2012 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Environmental Issues Extreme weather from past decade linked to global warming March 26, 2012 - Updated on June 11, 2023
Research Robot jellyfish that runs on hydrogen can swim forever in the ocean March 21, 2012 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Anthropology Human ancestors started walking on two legs to carry more scarce resources, study suggests March 20, 2012 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Genetics Gene mutation leads to insatiable eating disorder causing obesity March 20, 2012 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Physics Not that fast: neutrinos shown to travel at sub-light speed, refuting controversial claims March 16, 2012
Space No more worries – computer simulation shows nuclear bomb can save Earth from an asteroid March 14, 2012
Physics Physics explains why the “man in the moon” stares at the Earth March 13, 2012 - Updated on August 2, 2023
