Dog Speech Perception
Both dogs and people use the left hemisphere of their brains the process words and the right to …
Bird Migration & Climate Change
Climate change could be leading to food shortages for migrating birds.
Pygmy Possums & Fire
Under certain circumstances, small hibernating animals can wake up to escape from forest fires.
Visualizing Addiction
Sensors that light up in presence of neurotransmitters are helping unlock the secrets of drug …
Weather Bombs
Storm-induced seismic waves may help scientists see Earth’s interior.
Fungi Battery Recycling
Developing fungi that help to recycle old batteries.
Tree Ring Clocks
Spikes in radiation caused by historic solar flares could help archaeologists precisely date ancient …
Pollution Busting Houseplants
Which houseplants are best for filtering out air borne toxins?
Car Emissions
Gasoline-powered cars run cleaner than ever, but still belch toxins when they start.
Finch Warming Warnings
An Australian bird’s special call warns its unhatched chicks of a hot climate.
Mouse Models of Addiction
New strains of lab mice are helping scientists understand complex disorders.
From Prairies to Corn
Market forces have recently converted large areas of sensitive North American prairies to cropland.