Ancient Viruses Lurk In Frozen Caribou Poo
A 700-year-old caribou dropping from northern Canada holds surprisingly well-preserved viruses. There's no evidence the viruses are dangerous, but they are scientifically interesting.
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Curiosity: It Helps Us Learn, But Why?
New research suggests that curiosity triggers chemical changes in the brain that help us better understand and retain information.
Why California's Drought-Stressed Fruit May Be Better For You
Is California's severe drought hurting the nutrient content of fruit? No, preliminary data on pomegranates suggest. The fruit may be smaller, but packed with more antioxidants, tests show.
From Brain To Computer: Helping 'Locked-In' Patient Get His Thoughts Out
"When I first saw him he had a little bit of eye movement and that was really the only way he could communicate," says Eric Sellers, who helped a patient use a brain-computer interface to communicate.
VIDEO: Talking While Female
For starters: Your voice is too squeaky, too loud; it lacks authority, is grating or obnoxious or unprofessional. Why is talking while female such an offense?
Fear Of Blowing Big Calls May Affect How Umpires Do Their Jobs
New research suggests umpires are hesitant to make calls that change the course of the game, especially in games with high stakes.
Ebola Vaccine Tester Feels A 'Real Satisfaction'
Peter Hubbard is one of 20 volunteers in a human safety test of an experimental Ebola vaccine. He tells NPR's Scott Simon about why he signed up and how he has been feeling.
Scientists Fight For Superbug Research As U.S. Pauses Funding
Frustrated scientists argued Wednesday that making nasty viruses even worse in the lab provides crucial insight into preventing pandemics. Others say it just ups the risk a lab germ will start one.
A 45,000-Year-Old Leg Bone Reveals The Oldest Human Genome Yet
The DNA in this ancient Siberian leg bone shows that the man had Neanderthal ancestors — yet more proof that humans and Neanderthals interbred. And he lived much farther north than expected.
Banned Drugs Still Turning Up In Weight-Loss Supplements
Just because the Food and Drug Administration recalls a supplement because it contains dangerous substances doesn't mean the product disappears from the market.