Bacteria Invade Genomes, Not Just Bodies
A bacterial genome sets up shop right in a fruit fly's DNA.
by Sarah Bates
The Science At the Very Soul of Cooking
The short line from hunks of meat on spits to cranberry foam on Top Chef
The Body Engineers
Hormone researchers seek new life for old brains and bones.
Scientist of the Year Notable: Elizabeth Blackburn
Her genetic explorations could lead to revolutionary treatments for cancer.
Scientist of the Year: David Charbonneau
His research heats up the search for alien life—and finds some amazing planets along the way.
Scientist of the Year Notable: Hans Rosling
His mission: To enlist hard data in the global war on poverty and disease.
Can We Cure Aging?
Controlling inflammation could be the key to a healthy old age.
The 8 Ways To Blow Up a Satellite
What works and what doesn’t—not that you should try this at home.
The 6 Most Important Experiments in the World
From the smartest artificial brain to the first artificial life
Schizophrenia: The Curse That's Almost a Blessing
The disease may be the twisted flipside of an evolutionary boost.
Forever Young
Suzanne Somers says special hormones can keep women young. Should they listen?