Nature
Nature, or the natural world, encompasses the behavior and physiology of animals, plants and minerals
Russian President Vladimir Putin Dressed Up Like a Bird and Tried to Lead a Flock of Migrating Cranes
With white suit and glider, Putin sought to lead a flock of Siberian cranes
September 06, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Dear FoxTrot: A Curator Responds to Jason Fox’s Dinosaur Designs
After receiving suggestions for the new dinosaur hall in a Sunday comic, Matthew Carrano of the Natural History Museum responds
September 06, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
New Study: NFL Players May Be More Likely to Die of Degenerative Brain Diseases
A new report links finds an increased incidence of diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer's in retired NFL players
September 05, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Early Cannibalism Tied to Territorial Defense?
Researchers say chimpanzee behavior may help explain why human ancestors ate each other 800,000 years ago
September 05, 2012 |
By Erin Wayman
NYC Has Its Own Ant, the “ManhattAnt”
A new ant species joins a menagerie of other creatures cut off from their kind in isolated patches of urban green in NYC
September 05, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
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 Best Backroad Bike Rides of the California North Coast
Cycling the West Coast is easy, whether you're riding from Canada to Mexico or Portland to San Francisco. To add some spice to this predictable and popular route, I've taken to the backroads
September 04, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Global Warming Could Increase Biodiversity
Gentle global warming could be a boon for marine biodiversity.
September 04, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
This New Species of Stick Bug Is Big, Slow, Colorful and Smelly
A new species discovered in the Philippines has scientists wondering just how many animals we're missing out on
September 04, 2012 |
By Rose Eveleth
Combat Stress in Afghanistan Could Alter Soldiers’ Long-term Neural Makeup
A new study finds returning combat soldiers perform worse on an attention-draining task and experience long-term changes to their brains
September 03, 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Birds Hold Funerals For Fallen Comrades
Researchers observed that western scrub jays hold funeral reveries for fallen comrades
September 03, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Extinction Rates Are Biased And Much Worse Than You Thought
The IUCN's Red List of endangered species looks bad, but the reality is probably much, much worse
September 03, 2012 |
By Rachel Nuwer
Scientists Find a New Way to Exploit and Attack Malaria
The stealthy parasite kills one million people a year; there may be a drug that can stop its deadly damage
September 2012 |
By Elizabeth Finkel
How Can a Jellyfish This Slow Be So Deadly? It's Invisible
One of the world's most devastating predators is brainless, slow and voracious
September 2012 |
By Abigail Tucker
How Biomimicry is Inspiring Human Innovation
Creative minds are increasingly turning to nature—banyan tree leaves, butterfly wings, a bird's beak— for fresh design solutions
September 2012 |
By Tom Vanderbilt
Found: A Time Capsule at the National Zoo
While renovating the Elephant House, construction workers discovered a mysterious box hidden in a wall
September 2012 |
By Joseph Stromberg
Lighted Escape Hatches Could Help Little Fish Flee Trawlers’ Nets
Rigid illuminated rings could help unwanted bycatch escape from fishing nets
August 31, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Wolves Are Returning to Oregon–but Not All Locals Want Them
In 1947, the last wolf in Oregon was killed for a bounty fee of $5 just outside of Crater Lake National Park. Now, after more than 50 years of absence, the animals are staging a comeback
August 31, 2012 |
By Alastair Bland
Neil Armstrong’s Previously Unheard Speech, Recorded One Year Ago
Recorded surreptitiously, the 43 minute-long speech captures Armstrong's presentation one year prior to his passing
August 30, 2012 |
By Colin Schultz
Events August 31-September 1: Prehistoric prints, American animals and a peek inside the Castle
This weekend, learn how man really came to walk the Earth, visit the newly opened American Trail and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Castle
August 30, 2012 |
By Leah Binkovitz
