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Top Ten Science Blog Posts of 2011

Cats, zombies, earthquakes, chickens--our readers have an eclectic taste
December 28, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Sperm whale

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

Vaux Swifts

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

Jane Chandler with crane

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

Black rhino in Kenya

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

Sea otter feasting on crab

Otters: The Picky Eaters of the Pacific

Could the California sea otters' peculiar dietary habits be impeding their resurgence?
September 2011 | By Jess Righthand

Are Spoilers Misnamed?

Giving away surprises, surprisingly, makes readers like stories better
August 16, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Dieting May Cause The Brain to Eat Itself

When "autophagy" was blocked, hunger signals were blocked and the mice became lighter and leaner
August 02, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Petting Luna the killer whale

Luna: A Whale to Watch

The true story of a lonely orca leaps from printed page to silver screen, with a boost from new technology
August 2011 | By Michael Parfit

Orca underwater

Understanding Orca Culture

Researchers have found a variety of complex, learned behaviors that differ from pod to pod
August 2011 | By Lisa Stiffler

Taung skull and African crowned eagle

The Top Ten Deadliest Animals of Our Evolutionary Past

Humans may be near the top of the food chain now, but who were our ancestors’ biggest predators?
June 21, 2011 | By Rob Dunn

Colin Firth: Actor. Writer. Academy Award Winner. Scientist?

The star of the King's Speech is the co-author on a paper examining political orientation and brain structure
June 09, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Indianapolis 500

One Hundred Years of the Indy 500

A century ago, the first Indianapolis 500 race started in high excitement and ended in a muddle
June 2011 | By Charles Leerhsen

Brain myths

Top Ten Myths About the Brain

When it comes to this complex, mysterious, fascinating organ, what do—and don’t—we know?
May 20, 2011 | By Laura Helmuth

Ancient Egyptian Princess Had Coronary Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease isn't just a modern problem--even the ancient Egyptians suffered from it
May 19, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski

Boredom and Other Helpful Time Wasters

There's a feeling these days that if you're not actively doing something with a purpose, you're just wasting time. Schools get rid of recess. Weekends must be filled. Vacations are scheduled down to the minute. Not everyone thinks this way, of course. Google is probably the best example---the compa...
May 10, 2011 | By Sarah Zielinski


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