Saturn’s Hexagonal Storm
Planetary scientists puzzle over a strange, hexagon on Saturn.
Endangered Crow Calls
What happens to the calls of an endangered bird species when its only remaining members live in …
Indoor Myopia Explained
Qualities of indoor lighting may lead to nearsightedness.
Road Birds
Playing birdsongs near roads can entice birds to repopulate abandoned habitat.
Testing for Pesticides
Computer modeling may reveal which pesticides post long-term risks.
Camping Improves Sleep
More time spent outdoors resets circadian rhythms to help us get a full night’s sleep.
Birdsong Warm-Ups
Songbirds, like people, may need to warm up their voices before they sing.
Coal Vent Bacteria
Scientists discover useful biomedical compounds above a smoldering inferno.
AI Beats People at Poker
A computer program finally beats the pros at poker.
Precise Memory
An electromagnetic device could improve our ability to remember details.
Illness & Sleepiness
A primitive neural switch may explain why illness makes us sleepy.