science

Why are human bodies asymmetrical?

The science of snowflakes

What is depression?

The brain may be able to repair itself -- with help

How we can make crops survive without water

Have we reached the end of physics?

Why the octopus brain is so extraordinary

Unlocking the power of symbiosis in a warming world

The spellbinding art of human anatomy

How my son's short life made a lasting difference

What really happens when you mix medications?

A simple way to break a bad habit

A temporary tattoo that brings hospital care to the home

How germs travel on planes -- and how we can stop them

How humans could evolve to survive in space

How artificial light affects our health

The mysterious world of underwater caves

Why Earth may someday look like Mars

What would happen if you didn't sleep?

This tiny particle could roam your body to find tumors

We can reprogram life. How to do it wisely

3 moons and a planet that could have alien life

You have no idea where camels really come from

The magic ingredient that brings Pixar movies to life

A new superweapon in the fight against cancer

What makes muscles grow?

The ethical dilemma of designer babies

How I'm discovering the secrets of ancient texts

Let's clean up the space junk orbiting Earth

Why do women have periods?

How stigma shaped modern medicine

A super-strong plastic that reverts to dust

The microbes in our food can save lives

The four fish we're overeating -- and what to eat instead

My country will be underwater soon -- unless we work together

What are animals thinking and feeling?