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.
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.
Targeting Aggressive Cancers
Using genetic fingerprinting to diagnose and treat an aggressive cancer.
Cold Organic Molecules
Scientists propose a chilly start to the molecules that form the basis of all life.
Manta Ray Homebodies
Oceanic manta rays don’t migrate long distances like other large sea creatures.
Snake Evolution
Some unrelated snake species have evolved major similarities even though they live halfway around the world from each other.
Glowing Slime
Glowing blue slime from the sea could be useful in biomedical research.
Giraffe Genome
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the giraffe, looking for key differences in their DNA that allows them to tower above all other animals.
Ant Payola
A Central American tree indirectly pays its ant security system with sweet syrup.
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.
Ancient Florida
New evidence confirms that a prehistoric archaeological site in Florida is one of the continent’s oldest.
Sleep & Aging
Insomnia in older adults is due to a failure in brain circuitry.
Fisheries Recovery
A new report finds that global fisheries could boost both sustainability and annual catch.
Clouds & Biodiversity
Scientists are tracking the range of species by analyzing satellite images of cloud cover.