Toucans & Trees
When large animals like toucans are removed from tropical rainforests, the trees suffer.
Podcast for 14 June 2013
WHEN SCIENCE MEETS HISTORY - Ocean temperature records from a 19th century research ship confirm …
Mars Mission Radiation
Scientists have calculated how much radiation astronauts would face on a manned Mars mission – and …
Climate Change Ship
Ocean temperature records from a ship that circumnavigated the globe 135 years ago confirm global …
Re-Awakened Plants
Plants that were frozen in glaciers 400 years ago are growing again as those glaciers melt away.
Turtle Shell Evolution
A 260 million-year-old fossil could be the ancestor of turtles.
Unusual Species Roundup
Rare species can have a surprising impact on ecosystems.
Chemotherapy & Infertility
Researchers discover why chemotherapy makes women infertile – and hopefully, how to stop it.
Brainy Baby Seals
Weddell seal pups survive infancy with the help of surprisingly large brains.
Obesity & Gut Bacteria
Obese and diabetic mice have less of a certain gut bacteria, and replenishing the bacteria helps …
Malaria Parasite Defense
Researchers have found a gene that gives the malaria parasite safe harbor in mosquitoes.