Mirror Neurons - Jan. 2005 A recently discovered system in the brain may help explain why we humans can get so worked up watching other people.
Hurricanes - Jan. 2005 Predicting a hurricane's intensity is notoriously difficult, but new tools may make it easier.
Profile: James McLurkin - Jan. 2005 James McLurkin of MIT is one of the world's leading designers of robot "swarms"—groups of robots that work together for a greater purpose.
Booming Sands - Jan. 2005 Scientists look into a generations-old conundrum: how and why do certain sand dunes produce mysterious noises?