Unique Genes
We inherited most of our genes from our evolutionary ancestors. But a small percentage of genes only …
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Cat Domestication
A listener asks: where and when were cats first domesticated?
Snakes vs. Newts
Eating a toxic newt could kill a human, so why can some hungry snakes get away with it?
Monkey Alarms
Some monkeys combine their alarm calls to create an entirely new meaning.
People Power
A knee-mounted device harnesses electrical energy from everyday walking.
Encyclopedia of Life
A new, comprehensive repository of scientific information for all life on earth comes to the web.
Global Seed Bank
A new global seed vault will safeguard food crops from around the world.
Pushing Atoms
Scientists have determined how much force it takes to move a single atom.