Biology
In a Van Gogh Painting, the Flowers Are Changing Color
Scientists have figured out why some of the "Flowers in a blue vase" became discolored over time
September 17, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Picture-Perfect Bonsai
In a new book, botanical photographer Jonathan Singer focuses his lens on the potted plants
September 13, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Russian Mammoth Discovery May Lead to Furry Clones
Scientists discovered the remains of a woolly mammoth in Yakutia region on Russia’s Arctic coast
September 12, 2012 |
By K. Annabelle Smith
How Common Are Infections From Tattoo Ink?
A recent set of infections from tattoos has shed light on just how unregulated ink really is
September 12, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Dirty Curiosity Rover Could Seed Mars With Earthly Bacteria
Curiosity is loaded with bacteria, and it could contaminate Mars
September 11, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
All Ears! An Underwater Sculpture that Listens
A collaboration between sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor and marine biologist Heather Spence aims to track the development of a new coral reef
September 11, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Genetics Lab or Art Studio?
DNA 11, based in Ottawa, has built the first high-tech genetics laboratory devoted solely to art making
September 06, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
Junk DNA Isn’t Junk, and That Isn’t Really News
News that about 80 percent of our DNA is functional might surprise some, but won't surprise geneticists
September 06, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Collage of Arts and Sciences: Now In Session
Our newest blog explores the fertile ground where art and science meet
September 04, 2012 |
By Megan Gambino
The Genetics Behind Venus, the Mysterious Two-Faced Cat
A cat named Venus is perhaps the most famous feline on the planet thanks to her unique markings
September 04, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
This Is What Extinction Sounds Like
Before-and-after audio records show how ecosystems change
September 04, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Global Warming Could Increase Biodiversity
Gentle global warming could be a boon for marine biodiversity.
September 04, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Storeowners Hope Cute Little Baby Faces Will Stop Crime
One street in London is hoping to dissuade potential looters by putting a gigantic baby face between them and their loot
August 30, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Wracked by Face Cancer, Tasmanian Devils Fight Off Extinction
Tasmanian devils are on the verge of extinction, but a captive breeding program may be able to bring them back
August 27, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
How Does It Feel To Have Half a Brain? Not Bad, Actually
"Patient R" is missing three key parts of his brain, and yet he's conscious and self-aware
August 23, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Electron Microscope Zooms In, Finds Life on Life on Life
There's a bacterium on a diatom on an amphipod on a frog on a bump on the log in the hole in the bottom of the sea!
August 22, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Dogs Chasing Their Tails Are Akin to Humans With OCD
For dogs engaged in this futile repetitive behavior, there might not be much of a choice, just like people suffering from OCD
August 22, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Is This Mother Giraffe Mourning Her Dead Baby?
Mother giraffes join the ranks of elephants, polar bears, chimpanzees, gorillas,and other animals in the practice of mourning their dead
August 22, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
This Pea Aphid Thinks it’s a Plant
Pea aphids can harness sunlight to aid in energy production
August 20, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Yes, We’re Actually Still Looking for the Yeti
Scientists are accepting DNA samples from cryptozoologists who claim to have evidence of the Yeti
August 17, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
