06.18.2009 A combination of good strategy and some facets of human evolution overcame the bug's impressive natural defenses.
Gregory Erickson studies the life cycles of dinosaurs and teaches concert-like classes. 06.02.2009
A computer simulation predicts that ravens should have evolved a behavior called "gang foraging," which is then observed in real ravens. 05.22.2009
The population of American shad rebounded in the 1990s but is again on the wane. 05.17.2009
A variety of new findings point to the "habitable zones" where we're likely to find extraterrestrials. 05.11.2009
Hint: It's related to the rose and can put the "white" back in your pearly whites. 05.06.2009
The economic collapse threatens the long-held dream of underwater mining. 05.04.2009
Stem-cell guru Robert Lanza presents a radical new view of the universe and everything in it. 05.01.2009
Hint: To forensic technicians it's a valuable timer; to medical doctors it's a defense against infection. 04.25.2009
The ancestors of modern birds seemed to have sophisticated hearing—and perhaps other sharp faculties, as well. 04.12.2009
Tiny carbon spheres hidden under rock and ice may be telltales of cataclysmic comet strikes. 04.06.2009
Several forests around the world use fog to get critical moisture and nutrients. 03.30.2009
The world's most famous dino-hunter says the key is embryonic development, not genetics. 03.27.2009
New study shows that mammals that sleep more have more immune cells and fewer parasites. 03.22.2009
Researchers are creating genetic tests to determine if mercury hiding in that "healthy" dinner could be messing with your brain. 03.19.2009
Biologist Emma Stokes protects endangered animals in far-off countries. 03.12.2009
A detailed microscope image shows the complicated structure of a fish's nervous system. 03.05.2009
Fluorescent coral captured on film 02.28.2009
Neil deGrasse Tyson, Area 51, modern life vs human nature, and more 02.20.2009
Molecular biologist Sean Carroll shows how evolution happens, one snippet of DNA at a time 02.19.2009
Advance lessons in avoiding predators and identifying kin 02.15.2009
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