Moth Scent Detection
Odor pollution could impede moths’ abilities to pollinate flowers.
Walkable Neighborhood Health
Walkable neighborhoods may lower their residents' risk of obesity and diabetes.
Mexico’s Hidden Reptiles
Scientists discover previously unknown populations of endangered reptiles high in the mountains …
UV Addiction
UV light may have an opiate-like effect, leading to addiction and even withdrawal symptoms.
Antibacterial Doorknobs
Sweat disables copper's antibacterial properties, with implications for doorknobs and handles …
Fighting Counterfeit Eggs
Common cuckoos trick other birds into raising their young. But the hosts have evolved some defenses.
The King’s Spine
England's King Richard III wasn't a hunchback, as depicted by Shakespeare, but he did have …
Fish-Eating Spiders
Some spider species fish go fishing for their dinner.
Mind Reading
The ability to read someone’s mood or understand what’s on their mind is something that’s learned, …