Biology
People Can Accurately Read Dogs’ Facial Expressions
Interestingly, people who do not own dogs were a bit better at accurately labeling canine emotions than people who do own dogs
Ecotourists Have Changed Stingrays’ Behavior—And Not for the Better
There might be a dark side to the so-called "interactive ecotourism" business
Are Birds Evolving to Avoid Cars?
New research suggests that perhaps, for some animals, evolution might be kicking in and helping birds adapt to avoid cars
New Set of Patients May Be Cured of HIV With Early Treatment
Researchers announce that they have cured fourteen adults of HIV by treating them early
Beautiful Monarch Butterflies Basically Aren’t Migrating Anymore
Over the past two years, the migration has shrunk by nearly 60 percent, the latest in a long-term plummet
Are We Ready to Have Babies in Space?
As technology progresses, and people talk seriously about trips to Mars or other planets, the questions of love and sex in space become more pressing
Zoos Play Canned Lion Roars to Placate Human Visitors
People love visiting the lions at zoos; the problem is that lions sleep most of the day
The U.S. Is Stocking Drugs for a Hypothetical Smallpox Bio-Attack
In the event of a bio-terrorism smallpox attack, at least 2 million Americans will be able to get treatment, though we can all receive vaccinations
Resurrecting Extinct Species Is Conservation’s Next Frontier
Some of the world's experts in endangered and extinct species will gather for a conference aimed at figuring out the who, what, when and where behind resurrecting extinct species
Cannibals of the Past Had Plenty of Reasons to Eat People
For a long time cannibalism was a survival technique, a cultural practice, and a legitimate source of protein
Brand New, Never Before Seen Bacteria Found in Frozen Antarctic Lake—Maybe
Scientists are revealing, then recanting, then reaffirming their claim to have discovered a new type of bacteria
Cloth Coated in Fish Sperm DNA Doesn’t Burn
Coated in sperm DNA and set on fire, this cotton cloth just doesn't want to burn
This Giant Snail Is Giving Australia Terrible Flashbacks to the Last Giant Snail Takeover
The giant African snail is a true nightmare. So when Australian officials found one in a shipping container yard in Brisbane, they destroyed it as quickly as possible
A Warming Climate Is Turning the Arctic Green
The world is getting warmer, and the Arctic is getting greener
The Amazon Rainforest Should Deal With Climate Change Better Than We Thought
Contrary to previous research, tropical rainforests should be able to stand up to climate change
Being a Naturalist Is Way More Dangerous Than You Think
Some of these naturalists were murdered by people in the regions they were working. Others died of diseases or lost their lives to their research subjects
This Photo Gallery Can Help ID All Those Weird Bones the Dog Brings In
Does your dog bring home random bones? Ever wondered what, exactly, is he chewing on?
You Should Be Really Scared of the CDC’s ‘Nightmare Bacteria’
Recent reports of this "nightmare bacteria" have grabbed headlines, and there are reports of fatality rates as high as fifty percent. Basically, it's bad, and the CDC is really worried
Why Do Backrubs Hurt So Good?
Why are back rubs so great? Why aren't we all crazy for stomach rubs, or ankle rubs?
Female Butterflies Can Sniff Out Inbred Males
Unlike in humans, butterfly females can actually distinguish between inbred and outbred males by their scent
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