The right amount of e-cigarette nicotine may cut smoking

by Barbara Schindo-Penn State, almost 2 years ago

E-cigarettes that deliver a cigarette-like amount of nicotine are associated with reduced smoking and reduced exposure to carcinogens in tobacco.

Engineers investigate: Why isn't childbirth easier?

by Nat Levy-UT Austin, almost 2 years ago

Why isn't childbirth easier? Civil engineering analysis reveals a delicate evolutionary balance at play.

Algorithm can tell if zebra finch tunes are love songs

by Frederique Mazerolle-McGill, almost 2 years ago

Male zebra finches sing the same phrases during courtship and non-courtship. We can't tell which is which but a new algorthm can—and female finches can too.