Each Grain of Sand a Tiny Work of Art
05.01.2008 Microscopic photos of sand show that it's a lot more than just little tan rocks.
On Frans de Waal's Coffee Table
The celebrated primatologist gives DISCOVER a peek at his reading list. 05.08.2008
Want to Help the Environment? Eat Insects.
A group of experts endorse bugs as a nutritious and sustainable food source. 05.07.2008
Snakes, Science, and Survival in the Congo
"When a Grayia strikes at her, she lets it bite—finally proving to her horrified guide that it isn’t poisonous." 05.07.2008
What Is This? A Toy Set for a Microscopic Child?
Here's a hint: It's part animal, part vegetable, and a smidge mineral. 05.05.2008
Recall of the Wild
Captive breeding may sound great, but the captives don't do so well in nature. 05.05.2008
The Sexual Frustration of Rats in Polyester Pants
Mary Roach explores fornication around the animal kingdom in her book Bonk. 04.29.2008
How Much Do Chemicals Affect Our Health?
Philip Landrigan tracks how dangers like the WTC can cause problems like ADD. 04.25.2008
The Thrill-Seeker's Travel Guide
5 difficult journeys to excite even the bravest science buff. 04.15.2008
Mating Like an Animal: The Real Story
PBS explores the hidden truths of animal attraction. 04.11.2008
The Race to Find the World's Biggest Underwater Caves
The 100-mile-long Sac Actun cave is one of the last unexplored places. 04.11.2008
The Latest Endangered Species: Vacation Spots
Check out these 7 amazing locales soon; they may not be around for long. 04.10.2008
"You Just Readed This Headline Correctly"
When it comes to unique verbs, speakers use 'em or lose 'em. 04.10.2008
Biofuel Farming Looks to Be an Environmental Disaster
Growing corn for ethanol may increase greenhouse gases for over a century. 04.03.2008
Viennese Orchestra Uses Instruments Made of Produce
Carrot recorders, pumpkin harps, leek violins, cucumberphones... 04.02.2008
What Is This? An Extra from Yellow Submarine?
The "devil's darning needle" hunts by sight. 04.02.2008
Strange Molelike Animal Melts Ice Tunnels With Its Head
The hotheaded naked ice borer may have feasted on a polar explorer. 04.01.2008
On the Nightstand: Biologist George Schaller
03.21.2008
Protect the Future of Ice Cream... by Eating Ice Cream
Häagen-Dazs pitches in to protect the honeybee. 03.20.2008
Book Excerpt: "Natural Acts: A Sidelong View of Science and Nature"
03.20.2008
20 Things You Didn't Know About Sex
And you thought you knew everything... 03.19.2008
