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Saharan Dust Brings Bacterial Blooms to the Caribbean May 16, 2016

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Dust clouds from the Sahara reach the Caribbean—and fertilize waters there when they arrive. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Microbe Breaks the Powerhouse Rules May 12, 2016

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A single-celled organism discovered in chinchilla droppings is the only known eukaryotic organism that lacks mitochondria-like organelles. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Everything There Is May 11, 2016

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Caltech theoretical physicist Sean M. Carroll talks about the necessary connections among the various ways we have of describing the universe.

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Farm Fields Release Carbon Mist during Rainstorms May 10, 2016

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Raindrops eject carbon-based blobs of soil material from wet fields, creating a mist of organic compounds above the soil. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Flying Boats Soar over the Hudson May 08, 2016

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Hydrofoiling boats competing in the America's Cup World Series came to New York City to show off the cutting edge of sailing technology.

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Feed Additive Squelches Ruminants' Methane Belches May 05, 2016

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A chemical compound can cut a cow's methane emissions by 30 percent—and help the animal get more energy from its food. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Male Lemurs Are Masters of Musk May 04, 2016

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Lemurs sometimes mix their smelly secretions to produce a bouquet of stank—which may boost the perfume’s staying power. Karen Hopkin reports.

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Married Couples Pack On More Pounds May 03, 2016

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A study links single living to a thinner waistline and lower BMI, compared with co-habitating couples. Erika Beras reports.

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Photos Tagged as Art Linked to Rising Property Prices May 02, 2016

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Researchers found that neighborhoods with a higher proportion of Flickr photos tagged "art" saw a higher spike in property prices. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Miley Cyrus and Macaroni Combo Enables Brain-Based ID Apr 28, 2016

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An individual's unique brain response to images of a celebrity and a food could be used to create an ID procedure at high-security sites.

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