Next step in HIV prevention research
The International Microbicide Conference 2012 looks at which methods work and the next steps in developing these.
Why are berries healthy?
Berries are sometimes regarded as superfoods that slow cancer growth and prevent disease.
Tiny spherules reveal asteroid impact history
More asteroids hit Earth billion of years ago than we thought.
Glowing can be an effective camouflage
Small-eye pigmy sharks’ bellies shine to disguise them from predators.
Brain scans predict weight and sexual behaviour
Functional MRI scans can reliably judge a person’s most basic appetites.
Choosing the right partner is a survival skill
Love is a battlefield — and the male wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) is one of its survivors.
Happiness is the key to a healthy heart
Positive emotions may protect against cardiovascular diseases.
No more hiding
Scientists at MIT Media Lab have develop a new imaging system that gathers information from opaque objects. This has helped in the development of a new camera that can peer around corners.
