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How genes influence the animal palate.

Laura Niklason recognized that synthetic organs can't grow without mechanical stress.

A neuroscientist studies ant colonies to understand feedback in the brain.

SATs are on their way out, but new tests aren’t quite ready.

A powerful, precise language aptitude test is entering civilian life.

When science and fear collide, a supernatural story thrives.

A Renaissance alchemist pioneers feedback control.

Life on other planets may rely on plate tectonics.

The health of an ecosystem in the Earth’s own words.