Science Update
Humans & Honeyguides
African honeyhunters use a special call to get birds to lead them to the location of hives full of …
Rooting Out Pythons
An invasive python’s own social behaviors could be its undoing in Florida.
Sperm Whale Messages
The click-like sounds made by deep-diving sperm whales carry personally identifying information.
Ecstasy Research
Can studying how certain Schedule I drugs work lead to insights about brain function?
Tracking NYC’s Rats
Researchers are using modern technology to track the movement of rats around New York City.
Corals in Focus
Tiny seafloor organisms can have a big impact on the whole ecosystem. Now, researchers have designed …
Shocking Damaged Tissue
Sonic waves could accelerate healing of damaged muscle tissue.
Microalgae Digest Themselves
Plankton extend their survival by digesting their own internal constituents when nutrients become …
Monkey Archaeology
Scientists find evidence of monkey tool use dating back seven centuries.
Sleeping Penguins
Just because they’re sleeping doesn’t mean penguins let down their guard.