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Crowing of a Red Junglefowl

The crowing of a red junglefowl, ancestor to farm chickens, ...

The crowing of a red junglefowl, ancestor to farm chickens, is shorter.

Farewell

A final word, in alphabetical order, to bid farewell to ...

A final word, in alphabetical order, to bid farewell to the Science Times podcast.

One-Legged Cycling

Can exercise change our DNA?

Is Natural Gas Better?

Natural gas seems to be better for the environment than ...

Natural gas seems to be better for the environment than coal because of its reduced carbon emissions, but environmentalists say it may not be better after all.

Climate-Friendly Nuclear Energy

Nuclear energy could help stem climate change, but economic conditions ...

Nuclear energy could help stem climate change, but economic conditions aren’t favorable for many existing nuclear power plants.

Monitoring Earth’s Temperature

Scientists arrived at a limit of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit for ...

Scientists arrived at a limit of 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit for Earth’s temperature to increase, arguing anything above that will cause significant damage.

Reviving an Ancient Pulse

Using modern digital processing, researchers have given sound to some ...

Using modern digital processing, researchers have given sound to some of the earliest written recordings of pulses and heartbeats.

Infusing Fun Into Cancer Treatment

In California, young patients can lose themselves in a digital ...

In California, young patients can lose themselves in a digital dreamworld during their grueling treatments.

Exploring Mars

James B. Garvin, a chief scientist with NASA, discusses the ...

James B. Garvin, a chief scientist with NASA, discusses the history of Mars exploration, current technological advances and what is still to come in understanding our planetary neighbor.

Robot Swarm

A robot exhibit at New York City’s Museum of Math ...

A robot exhibit at New York City’s Museum of Math shows how simple interactions lead to large-scale, organized behavior.