Ant Payola
A Central American tree indirectly pays its ant security system with sweet syrup.
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Harbor Porpoise Hunting
Harbor porpoises are championship hunters, eating nearly constantly day and night.
Rattlesnakes & Squirrels
Rattlesnake venom is more potent against local ground squirrels than those from other locales.
Red Bird Genetics
Scientists uncover the genes behind birds’ flashy red plumage.
Distracted Driving
Driving while texting disrupts hand-eye coordination with the brain, unlike other distractions.
Sleep & Aging
Insomnia in older adults is due to a failure in brain circuitry.
Vampire Bat Calls
Vocal communication between vampire bats who know each other helps them survive when they don’t get …
TB’s Unexpected Journey
Marine mammals brought tuberculosis to South Americans from Africa more than 1000 years ago.
Neandertal vs. Human Diets
By using more sophisticated technology to deal with a harsh and unpredictable Ice Age climate, …
Fraternal Twin Genetics
Scientists pinpoint two genes that help explain why fraternal twins are common in some extended …
Baboon Childhoods
Do baboons respond to trauma and stress in childhood the same way people do?