Articles by Devin Powell

Scientists are helping pyrotechnicians to make their colorful green fireworks even greener for the environment.

Canine DNA contains two copies of a gene that most dogs only have one of.

Labs are working to develop more effective - and less stinky - insect repellents.

Recent study finds that homicide rates predicted by a state's traffic fatalities.

Antioxidant levels of nuts increases after roasting.

Super-sized pumpkins push nature and science to the limit.

Are younger residents of Manhattan's Lower East Side ditching the vowels of Gotham's native dialect?

A sober view of new research into bone health and beers.

Tiny explosions beneath Long Island recreate the universe 14 billion years ago

Why your skill at recognizing others may be a special ability hardwired into your DNA.

Census data suggests that seat belts may transform airbag-popping fat into life-saving cushion.

How the Nittany Lions are using the science of acoustics to help crank up home field crowd noise.