physiology

Human

Stress Yourself Skinny

Mild stress could help burn fat and lose weight.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Creature

Kangaroo Tail Acts Like An Extra Leg

The extraordinary way a kangaroo uses its tail.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
Technology

Development Of Airplanes Is Like Biological Evolution, Engineer Says

Airplanes and birds may have followed similar pattern to increase efficiency.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Human

Why Do Mountain Climbers Waste Away?

What happens at high altitude may help patients in the ICU.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Technology

Preventing A Heart Hack Attack

Keeping pacemakers and defibrillators secure using the patient’s heartbeat.
Marsha Lewis, Contributing Producer
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