Articles – Science

Naked and Ugly [PDF]
New Scientist
The naked mole rat lives for ages, shrugs off chemical stings and never gets cancer. No wonder scientists are keen to learn the secrets of this small, bald Methuselah.

Infant Recall [PDF]
New Scientist
Babies absorb information like a sponge. So why do we struggle to recall our first few years?

The Cat Whisperer
Salon.com
Can a feline behaviorist cure a biting cat of his predatory instincts?

20 Things You Didn’t Know About…Taste
Discover
Flavor-tripping, supertasters, trying food in the womb, and plenty more.

What’s the Matter With Cloning Rex?
Salon.com
Humane groups oppose cloning dogs for pets. But we’ve been designing dogs to suit our whims for generations. Why stop now?