Why Your Sense Of Smell Is Better Than You Might Think
A neuroscientist argues that our noses are more powerful than we think. Humans, he says, actually have a great sense of smell.
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Disappearing Montana Glaciers A 'Bellwether' Of Melting To Come?
Glaciers there are "an early indicator of the kinds of changes that are going to occur elsewhere," a scientist says. Since 1966, the glaciers in Glacier National Park shrunk an average of 39 percent.
Australian Fossils Hint At Where To Search For Life On Mars
Scientists say the rocks lend weight to a theory that life on Earth originated, as Darwin wrote, "in some warm little pond" on land, suggesting we should look for it in similar environments on Mars.
Primitive Humanlike Species Lived More Recently Than Expected
The surprising finding suggests that small-brained Homo naledi may have lived at the same time as early humans in South Africa, complicating previous notions about human origins.
Is A Stradivarius Violin Easier To Hear? Science Says Nope
Old Italian violins like those made by Stradivari are famous for their ability to project their sound. But a study found people in a blind test thought new violins projected better than old ones.
Trump's Budget Would Eliminate A Key Funder Of Research On Coastal Pollution
The Sea Grant program, which funds research on coastal environments, is slated by White House for elimination in 2018. If it goes, a project that finds leaking septic tanks goes down the drain, too.
Fresh Food By Prescription: This Health Care Firm Is Trimming Costs — And Waistlines
The rising prevalence and cost of Type 2 diabetes has doctors at Geisinger Health System turning to food as a form of medicine. They're prescribing free, fresh food to low-income patients.
To Bring Down Stubbornly High Blood Pressure, It Helps To Have A Team
A quick prescription and annual lecture from a doctor often aren't enough to help people control hypertension. So some clinics now mobilize teams of health pros to motivate and support patients.
Microscopic Cars Square Off In Big Race
This car race involved years of training, feats of engineering, high-profile sponsorships, competitors from around the world and a racetrack made of gold. And it's invisible to the naked eye.
Why Social Media Isn't Always Very Social
Studies show that people who spend more time on social media sites feel more socially isolated than those who don't. This might be because of a disconnect between our online lives and our real ones.