Biology
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
This Woman Wants You to Buy Her, Piece by Piece
Filmmaker Storm Theunissen tired to find out just how much she could get for the various pieces of her
August 16, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Shark Week Loses its Bite, and That’s a Good Thing for Sharks
After 25 years of man-eating, Discovery's Shark Week embraces conservation
August 15, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
New Lacewing Species Discovered… on Flickr
Wildlife photographer Guek Hock Ping discovered a new species. Only, he didn't know it
August 13, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Why Do Cows Have Spots?
Cows' mottled coats may have evolved to help keep flies away.
August 06, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
How Olympians Could Beat the Competition by Tweaking Their Genes
The next horizon in getting that extra athletic advantage may not be steroids, but gene therapy
August 06, 2012 |
By Larry Greenemeier
Why 3-D Printed Fetuses Represent the Future of Medical Imaging
A 3-D printed fetus might seem strange, but it represents an opportunity to improve medical education and imaging.
August 02, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
