Glowing Slime
Glowing blue slime from the sea could be useful in biomedical research.
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Giraffe Genome
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the giraffe, looking for key differences in their DNA that …
Caterpillar Engineers
Caterpillars build tiny “houses” that shelter other creatures as well.
Ancient Florida
New evidence confirms that a prehistoric archaeological site in Florida is one of the continent’s …
Email Spam
Email spammers use disorienting techniques to get you to click on their links.
Baboon Childhoods
Do baboons respond to trauma and stress in childhood the same way people do?
Armadillo Vision
The armadillo’s poor eyesight is helping researchers understand the genes behind certain forms of …
Half Earth
A famous biologist proposes protecting biodiversity by limiting the activities of Homo sapiens to …
Space Elevator
Could a “space elevator” carry supplies to the International Space Station?
Disease Fighting Beer Hops
Scientists are isolating and synthesizing the chemical compounds that make hops bitter, and studying …
Aggressive Mouse Brains
Researchers probe the neural roots of violence by studying the brains of belligerent mice.
World Champion Dragonflies
One species of dragonfly traverses vast oceans to breed.