Monkey Food Culture
Vervet monkeys usually adopt the food preferences of whatever social group they join.
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Ancient Lead Pollution
Humans were polluting the air with lead as far back as 3,900 years ago.
Insect-Inspired Camera
The compound eyes of insects have inspired the design of a new camera.
Starch from Cellulose
Cellulose, an indigestible material found in all plants, can be converted into healthy, edible …
Numeral Hotspot
Scientists have discovered the area of the brain dedicated to recognizing numerals.
Changing Hare Color
Climate change could make snowshoe hare camouflage less protective.
Parasite-Inspired Adhesives
A marine parasite has inspired new surgical adhesives.
Giant Snail Invasion
Giant East African land snails are wreaking havoc in South Florida.
Zapping Cocaine Addiction
Lasers can eliminate cocaine addiction in rats, pointing to new therapies for humans.
Mapless Monarch Migration
Monarch butterflies migrate from North to South America without a mental map.
Sound & Memory
Playing soundwaves synchronized with a person's own deep sleep rhythms may improve short-term …