Imposter Caterpillars
A species of caterpillar tricks ants into treating it better than its own young.
Science Update
Giant Snake
A super-sized snake in prehistoric Colombia tells scientists about the future of global warming.
Podcast
Caterpillars infiltrate ant nests, loneliness and your health, how planes can fly upside down, and …
Fat Feedback
Fat cells communicate with the brain to regulate how much we burn.
Aging Proteins
Research in rodents suggests that some animals' proteins are more resistant to age-related stress.
Evolution of Conscience
Hunting and gathering in pre-historic times may have led to the evolution of the conscience.
Podcast
EVOLUTION & MORALITY SPECIAL: Hunting large game led to the evolution of the conscience, and …
Infant Rhythm
Newborn babies can sense when a musical rhythm goes off the beat.
Nano-Submarines
Tiny "submarines" made from biological materials could deliver drugs to specific sites in the body.
Mosquito Duets
Mosquitoes tune their voices to one another during courtship.
Storing Wind Energy
Engineers have developed a new way to make wind power more reliable.