The Bacterial Cloud We All Carry Could Be As Unique As A Fingerprint
Scientists have discovered that everyone emits their own "microbiome cloud," a plume of the microbes we all carry around in and on our bodies.
Humans
No Shower, No Problem — Just Spritz With Bacteria
A chemical engineer in Boston named David Whitlock hasn't showered in 12 years. His cleaning solution: bacteria.
Are We Evolving Into A Different Species?
Juan Enriquez argues that human evolution is far from over — Homo sapiens are becoming a new species right before our eyes.
What Are The Origins Of The Universe?
David Christian explains the history of the universe from the big bang, and how humans occupy little more than a millisecond on that cosmic timeline.
Where Did Human Beings Originate?
Louise Leakey describes her family's long search for early human remains in Africa, and how unlocking that mystery is the key to understanding our past and our future.
Are All Human Beings Related?
Geneticist Spencer Wells describes how he uses DNA samples to trace our individual origins going back 2,000 generations.
Why Did Humans Migrate Out Of Africa?
Geneticist Spencer Wells tells the story of early humans, and our eventual migration from Africa.
A Discoverer Of The Buckyball Offers Tips On Winning A Nobel Prize
Harold Kroto shared a Nobel in 1996 for finding a new type of carbon molecule that ignited the field of nanotechnology. Find a passion where — with hard work — you can be the best, he advises.
Hospitals Still Don't Give Moms Enough Support For Breast-Feeding
Although an increasing number of U.S. hospitals and other birthing centers now encourage women to breast-feed and teach them how, other common practices by staff can hinder moms from sticking with it.
Reversing Opioid Overdoses Saves Lives But Isn't A Cure-All
Having police, school nurses, drug users and family equipped with kits to reverse an overdose saves lives, doctors say. But reversing addiction requires follow-up care that many users aren't getting.