Behavior
Emotions, perception and the biological processes of living organisms
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
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
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
Understanding Orca Culture
Researchers have found a variety of complex, learned behaviors that differ from pod to pod
August 2011 |
By Lisa Stiffler
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
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
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
