News

  1. Chemistry

    Why olive oil’s quality is in the cough

    An anti-inflammatory compound found in the best presses tickles taste sensors in the throat, a study finds.

    By Laura Sanders
  2. Life

    Making a worm do more than squirm

    A laser used for locomotion control shines light on nematode behavior, one cell at a time.

    By Laura Sanders
  3. Health & Medicine

    Tongue piercings worse with metal

    Stainless steel or titanium studs collect bacteria more readily than do studs made of plastic or Teflon, a study finds.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Humans

    Reviving the taste of an Iron Age beer

    Malted barley from a 2,550-year-old Celtic settlement offers savory insights into ancient malt beverage.