Runaway Planets
Under some circumstances, planets could be thrown out of the galaxy at tremendous speed.
Science Update
Sewage Power
Microbial fuel cells, which clean wastewater and generate electricity, are getting closer to …
Gardening Birds
Male Spotted Bowerbirds unintentionally cultivate ornamental plants while attempting to woo the …
T. Rex’s Feathered Cousin
Paleontologists discover a cousin of T. Rex in China – that had feathers.
Body Clock Reset
Adjusting a mouse's body clock improves its metabolism and promotes weight loss.
Baby Goat Accents
Baby goats’ baas may contain a hidden message for their herdmates.
Room Bacteria
Just by entering a room, you stir up millions of microorganisms.
Predators & Plants
Eliminating bears, wolves, and other top predators has far-reaching consequences.
Baboon Words
Baboons can learn to distinguish English words from nonsense letter sequences.
Matching the Drug to the Bug
A new technique can quickly identify a pathogen and size up its drug resistance, all with one test.
Penguins from Space
Researchers have estimated the total number of Emperor Penguins in Antarctica using satellite …