Giraffe Genome
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the giraffe, looking for key differences in their DNA that …
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Highly Charged Eels
Acrobatic electric eels go to great lengths to repel threats.
Dog Genome
Today’s dogs may have arisen from two different wolf populations, on opposite sides of Eurasia.
Ant Payola
A Central American tree indirectly pays its ant security system with sweet syrup.
Caterpillar Engineers
Caterpillars build tiny “houses” that shelter other creatures as well.
Scanning for Consciousness
A brain scanning technique could help determine levels of awareness experienced by patients in …
Rattlesnakes & Squirrels
Rattlesnake venom is more potent against local ground squirrels than those from other locales.
Psychadelics & Depression
Hallucinogenic drugs could lead to new treatments for intractable depression.
Voice & Gender Perception
Subtle vocal cues lead us to perceive voices as feminine or masculine.