Raven in flight. Photo by ingridtaylar.

• In mice! Gene therapy has proven effective at preventing HIV infection.
• Still no opposable thumbs, thank heavens. Ravens gesture to other ravens with their beaks.
• Awww. The embryonic development of anoles, imaged.
• Eight-month-old infants understand justifiable meanness.
• A gene “for” many things, or nothing? Mutations to a single gene may cause many different malformations.
• But only until the flavor runs out. Chewing gum helps you concentrate.
• Romans weren’t so careful about “leave no trace.” European plant communities still show the effects of ancient Roman settlements.
• I mean, seriously. Gender-specific science kits are not a good way to get girls into science, and not really helpful for boys, either.

And lastly, here’s video of a starfish-inspired “boneless” robot in action. Good luck getting to sleep tonight!

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