Microalgae Digest Themselves
Plankton extend their survival by digesting their own internal constituents when nutrients become …
Archives for July 2016
Monkey Archaeology
Scientists find evidence of monkey tool use dating back seven centuries.
Sleeping Penguins
Just because they’re sleeping doesn’t mean penguins let down their guard.
Metal in Microwaves
If metal isn’t supposed to go in microwave ovens, why do some of them have metal racks?
Cold Organic Molecules
Scientists propose a chilly start to the molecules that form the basis of all life.
Treating Brain Injuries
Researchers are testing a new way to transport therapeutic drugs to the site of traumatic brain …
Frigatebird Migration
Solar transmitters on ocean-going frigatebirds reveal how they keep aloft for months at a time.
Helium Reserves
A new discovery in Africa may ease concerns about a global helium shortage.
Wildlife Corridors
Wildlife corridors are needed to help organisms cope with climate change.