Behavior
Emotions, perception and the biological processes of living organisms
Gripping Photos of Fallen Soldiers’ Bedrooms
A photographer's images of domestic tranquility pay tribute to U.S. service members
May 2012 |
By T.A. Frail
Make Way for the African Penguins
Few places let you get as close to the raffish birds—many of which are endangered—as South Africa’s Robben Island
May 2012 |
By Charles Bergman
How Do Birds Find Their Way Home?
Birds must be geniuses because they use quantum mechanics to navigate
May 2012 |
By Laura Helmuth
The Benefits of Daydreaming
A new study indicates that daydreamers are better at remembering information in the face of distraction
April 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
How Ideas Become Shoes: Creativity in Process
Using shoe design to understand human creativity
March 30, 2012 |
By Sarah C. Rich
How Well Do We Really Remember A Crime Scene?
A new study shows that our ability to recall details is severely impaired after physical exertion
March 15, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Why Does Grapefruit Mess With Your Medicine?
The juicy fruit can cause negative side effects with a number of prescription and over-the-counter medicines
March 08, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Better Sleep in the Golden Years?
A large survey finds that the elderly are more satisfied with their sleep habits than are people in any other age group
March 01, 2012 |
By Virginia Hughes
Alzheimer’s Disease Advance
There are reasons to be very positive about this result, but also reasons to be very cautious
February 15, 2012 |
By Greg Laden
Music Playlists to Soothe Your Mind
Neuropsychiatrist Galina Mindlin suggests that listening to particular songs on your mp3 player can make you a more productive person
January 2012 |
By Erica R. Hendry
Top Ten Science Blog Posts of 2011
Cats, zombies, earthquakes, chickens--our readers have an eclectic taste
December 28, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
The Sperm Whale's Deadly Call
Scientists have discovered that the massive mammal uses elaborate buzzes, clicks and squeaks that spell doom for the animal's prey
December 2011 |
By Eric Wagner
The Disappearing Habitats of the Vaux’s Swifts
Chimneys may be obsolete in modern buildings, but they’re crucial habitat for the bird species on the West Coast
November 18, 2011 |
By Maria Dolan
The Myth of the Frozen Jeans
Cold temperatures aren't enough to kill off any bacteria on your clothing
November 07, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
A Call to Save the Whooping Crane
Smithsonian researchers join an international effort to bring the five-foot-tall bird back from the brink of extinction
November 2011 |
By Megan Gambino
Defending the Rhino
As demand for rhino horn soars, police and conservationists in South Africa pit technology against increasingly sophisticated poachers
November 2011 |
By Richard Conniff
The Overwhelming Data We Refuse To Believe
Another study finds the planet has warmed, but that won't convince the skeptics
October 24, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Drooling Over That Car? It’s Not Just A Metaphor
Our mouths can water over non-food items, a new study finds
September 21, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Five Games To Play After Watching Contagion
These games are fun but also have important lessons to teach about infectious diseases
September 08, 2011 |
By Sarah Zielinski
Otters: The Picky Eaters of the Pacific
Could the California sea otters' peculiar dietary habits be impeding their resurgence?
September 2011 |
By Jess Righthand
