Living Fossil Squirrel
Scientists search for an arboreal African rodent that’s changed little in over thirty million years.
Easy Rider Horse Gene
DNA analysis reveals the origin of horses with an odd gait and a smooth ride.
Long-Lived Sharks
The longest-lived vertebrate hangs out in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic.
Earthquakes & Ancient Temples
Geologists in India are measuring damage to ancient temples in order to better understand past …
Backwards Ants
Desert ants adjust their gait to navigate backwards with large loads of food.
Cardinals vs. West Nile Virus
Northern cardinals may help protect people from West Nile Virus.
Sunflowers in Motion
Sunflowers have an internal clock to guide their growth.
Chickens vs. Malaria
Compounds in chicken feathers repel malarial mosquitoes in Africa.
Smoke Resistance
A random mutation allowed our ancestors to stay relatively healthy despite exposure to toxic …
Slow Motion Bias
Slow motion videos of violent encounters bias our interpretation of the events.