Nature
Nature, or the natural world, encompasses the behavior and physiology of animals, plants and minerals
Solving the Mystery of Owls’ Head-Turning Abilities
New research shows how owls can swivel their heads around without cutting off blood supply to their brains
February 01, 2013 |
By Marina Koren
How Long Can Turtles Stay Underwater and Other Questions From Our Readers
You asked? We answered
February 2013 |
By Smithsonian magazine
The Komodo Dragon is an All-Purpose Killing Machine
A visit to one of Indonesia’s most popular tourist destinations could be your last
February 2013 |
By Brendan Borrell
A New Disease, a New Reason to Hate And Fear Ticks
A worrisome new tick-borne disease, similar to Lyme disease but caused by a different microbe, turned up in 18 patients in southern New England
January 31, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
VIDEO: See a Thought Move Through a Living Fish’s Brain
By using genetic modification and a florescent-sensitive probe, Japanese scientists captured a zebrafish's thought in real-time
January 31, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Obesity Could Be the True Killer for Football Players
Head injuries have received much deserved attention in the news, but there’s a 350-pound problem that few are discussing
January 31, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
How the Star-Nosed Mole ‘Sees’ With Its Ultra-Sensitive Snout
The utterly strange-looking creature sees the world with one of the most sensitive touch organs in the animal kingdom
January 30, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Much Ado About Nothing at the Equator
Just north of Quito stands a grand and glowing tribute to one of Ecuador’s proudest features: the Equator. The problem is, it was built in the wrong place
January 30, 2013 |
By Alastair Bland
Feral Cats Kill Billions of Small Critters Each Year
A new study shows that cats--especially feral ones--kill far more birds and small mammals than scientists previously thought
January 29, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Why Do Cute Animals Make Us Want to Squeeze Their Little Brains Out?
Sometimes, we just can't handle all of that joy
January 29, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Coming Out of the Closet May Be Good For Your Health
For lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals, a new study suggests that coming out provides a tangible health benefit, both mentally and biologically
January 29, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Iran Says It Sent This Traumatized-Looking Monkey to Space
Western nations fear the same technologies deployed in Iran's space program could be used to develop ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads
January 28, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Museums Delay Opening Due to Weather
Smithsonian museums in the Washington, D.C. area as well as the National Zoo will open at noon Monday, due to inclement weather
January 28, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Leave No Dolphin Behind: Dolphin Pod Carries Injured Member Until She Stops Breathing
Watch these dolphins try to save their injured friend
January 25, 2013 |
By Colin Schultz
PHOTOS: Orchids of Latin America
Known for being particularly eye-catching, the orchids of Latin America are part of religious, cultural and even culinary life in the region
January 25, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
There’s a Vaccine for the Cat Version of HIV. So Why Are Cats Still Getting Sick?
Understanding how cats with FIV stay healthy could help researchers figure out how to keep humans with HIV from falling ill
January 25, 2013 |
By Rose Eveleth
Faithful Monkeys Make More Babies
When owl monkeys break up the mate that takes up with "the other partner" produces fewer offspring than faithful monkeys
January 25, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Lightning May Trigger Migraine Headaches
A new study suggests that lightning alone—even without the other elements of a thunderstorm—might trigger migraines
January 25, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
The Most Infamous Komodo Dragon Attacks of the Past 10 Years
An 8-year old boy; a group of stranded divers; a celebrity's husband: Just a few of the recent victims of Komodo dragon attacks
January 24, 2013 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Things to Do in Quito While Nursing Achilles Tendonitis
With its clean public parks, brewpubs, museums and tapas bars, Quito is a fine place to spend a week recovering from an injury
January 24, 2013 |
By Alastair Bland
