Natural Coastal Protection
Natural coastal ecosystems like sand dunes and mangrove forests help protect coasts from natural …
Science Update
Infant Synesthesia
Only a tiny fraction of adults have a condition called synesthesia, but all of us may be born with …
DNA in Amber
Could scientists really get dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber?
Underwater Soundscapes
Microphone arrays around the North Pacific allow scientists to listen to the diversity of life under …
Mosquito Smell Cycle
Researchers have discovered that mosquitoes have a better sense of smell at night.
Preemie Color Vision
Premature infants have better-developed color vision than full-term infants conceived at the same …
Non-Terror Bird
Giant flightless birds with enormous beaks once roamed the earth. Did they feast upon flesh, or …
Insect Gears
Some insects' legs have gears that look and function like the classic man-made invention.
Whale Tanning
Whales tan and suffer sunburn-like skin damage, which could indicate changes in UV radiation over …
Gut Bacteria Transfer
Gut microbes may be crucial to maintaining a healthy weight. The latest evidence comes from a study …
Birds Fight Global Warming
The highly efficient lungs of birds are inspiring climate-friendly carbon-capturing filters.
Ugly Animal Preservation Society
The Ugly Animal Preservation Society uses humor to raise awareness about nature's less attractive …