Half Earth
A famous biologist proposes protecting biodiversity by limiting the activities of Homo sapiens to …
Archives for April 2016
Communicating by Wing
Some birds use their feathers to produce loud sounds as part of elaborate mating rituals.
Phantom Limb Pain
After losing a limb to amputation, many people often feel severe pain emanating from the …
Space Elevator
Could a “space elevator” carry supplies to the International Space Station?
Pachyderms get the Point
Elephants, unlike mammals much more similar to us, seem to instinctively understand pointing …
Pluto’s Surfaces
New research reveals that frozen nitrogen flows across the surface of Pluto.
Fisheries Recovery
A new report finds that global fisheries could boost both sustainability and annual catch.
Clouds & Biodiversity
Scientists are tracking the range of species by analyzing satellite images of cloud cover.
Adolescent Anxiety
Variations in a fear-controlling brain circuit could be a factor in adolescent anxiety disorders.