Science Update

Ivy Sunscreen

August 4, 2010

English ivy produces natural nano-sized particles that could improve sunscreens.

August 3, 2010

Scientists are planning a large-scale ecological observatory network.

August 2, 2010

In the tropics, male and female wrens team up to sing duets.

July 30, 2010

SCIENCE OF SOUND: Male penguins attract females by the sound of their voice, tropical wrens sing …

July 29, 2010

Bacteria find thawed arctic soils really yummy. That might be good for the bacteria, but it could be …

July 27, 2010

Because of climate change, an Arctic fish's survival strategy might not work much longer.

July 26, 2010

Playing flamingo calls from speakers helps put captive birds in the mood to breed.

July 23, 2010

CLIMATE CHANGE UPDATE: The potential effects of climate change on the world's oceans, how global …

July 22, 2010

Magnetic levitation technology can be used to analyze food.

July 21, 2010

Trained dogs sniff out invasive plants.