Giraffe Genome
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the giraffe, looking for key differences in their DNA that …
Mars Tsunamis
Ancient seismic sea waves on Mars left a lasting record, and insights into how life could have …
Highly Charged Eels
Acrobatic electric eels go to great lengths to repel threats.
Dog Genome
Today’s dogs may have arisen from two different wolf populations, on opposite sides of Eurasia.
Ant Payola
A Central American tree indirectly pays its ant security system with sweet syrup.
Caterpillar Engineers
Caterpillars build tiny “houses” that shelter other creatures as well.
Scanning for Consciousness
A brain scanning technique could help determine levels of awareness experienced by patients in …
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.
Psychadelics & Depression
Hallucinogenic drugs could lead to new treatments for intractable depression.