New Research
New Forensics Tool for Catching Elephant Poachers
Good news on the illegal wildlife trade front: a new forensic genetics tool allows scientists to pinpoint where seized illegal ivory originates
No One Knows When You’re Being Sarcastic in Emails
People often think their sarcasm is obvious, while receivers aren't always so quick to get the joke.
Playfulness Increases a Person’s Sexiness, New Research Finds
New research shows that, unlike most animals, many adult humans continue to engage in playful behavior well into their summer and autumn years, and that this fun-loving attitude may help them score big when it comes to the opposite sex.
Why Do Cows Have Spots?
Cows' mottled coats may have evolved to help keep flies away.
Teens Predict Their Own Downward Spirals
For teens, having low expectations about living long, healthy lives turns out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Ancient Climate Change Meant Antarctica Was Once Covered with Palm Trees
53 million years ago, Antarctica was so warm that palm trees lived along its shores.
Why You Shouldn’t Panic Over The Latest News About Bird Flu
New research reveals that the flu virus has mutated into a novel strain of influenza, which transfers not just from bird to seal, but from seal to seal
We’re Biased By Our Body’s Dominant Side
A new study shows that right-handed and left-handed people make different choices
The Environmental Case Against Cheap Coffee
Bad news for coffee drinkers: It turns out that those cheap coffee pots found in offices are one of the biggest energy hogs in the modern workplace
Older Termites Blow Themselves Up to Protect Their Colony
After a lifetime of servitude to the colony, older termites sacrifice the only thing they have left: their lives
Women’s Brains Age Faster than Men’s, Thanks to Stress
Research shows that despite the fact that women live longer on average, their brains age faster. Scientists are pointing to stress as the possible culprit.
Loud Sex Will Get You Eaten By Bats (If You’re a Fly)
Flies now join likes of Romeo and Juliet, and Tristan and Isolde, determined but doomed lovers who would do anything - including die - for love
English Evolving Much More Slowly on the Internet than During the Renaissance
A new study charted how English has changed over the past 500 years, finding it to be more stagnant than ever before
China’s Per Capita Carbon Emissions Nearly On Par with Europe’s
China's per capita CO2 emissions have almost caught up with Europe's
Superheroes’ Most Amazing Power: Getting Kids to Choose Healthy Snacks Over French Fries
Cornell researchers exploit kids' adoration of Batman for the better, using the superhero as an impetus to encourage kids to eat healthy
Oil Spill Finally Confirmed as a Culprit in Dolphin Deaths
A new report spells out that the oil spill, along with a couple other coincidental but unfortunate circumstances, initiated the grissly dolphin deaths
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