How scientists are kick-starting the first-line of defense against the flu. Pigs could soon help us all have cleaner, virus-free hands. What happens when researchers build a volcano in their own backyard?

How little sprouts might be more nutritious than green giants. A new device could help sniff out previously undetectable explosives. Why one of the world’s oldest warships continues to crumble despite preservation efforts.

How science is helping to correct injustices and set the innocent free. A potent compound in red wine could help prevent falls among older people. Scientists could soon make it easier for all of us to survive traumatic injuries.

How a new type of solar cell could help homeowners see the light. Super-sized turbines could soon be blowing in the wind. A farm scourge could help boost ethanol production.

A common food additive could be linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. How another common food ingredient could lead to the development of effective and less expensive treatments for the disease. Why smoking makes bones snap, crackle and pop.

How non-human cells living in our bodies could lead to better drug treatments. Why a new set of diagnostic tests could propel the growth of personalized medicine. A simple new technique could help purify drugs.

How green plants do a better job of reducing urban air pollution than previously thought. Why some “improved” cook stoves in the developing world may be doing more harm than good. How a new technique quickly sniffs out airborne mold.

How carbon nanotubes could significantly boost industrial production. Why children are more likely to be exposed to a common nanoparticle. Why manufacturers should be wary of nanoparticle dust.

How scientists developed a drug factory in a pill. A commonly used medical device could help us detect viruses and bacteria in blood, food and other substances. How chemists decoded secrets locked in a 2,300-year-old relic from an ancient war.

A new treatment for a common infection may be just as effective as antibiotics. How “killer” stainless steel disinfects itself. An ancient armored arachnid inspires a way to keep our wheels turning.