Scientists Investigate Whether the City Mouse Is Smarter Than the Country Mouse
Contrary to biologists’ expectations, critters living in cities don’t always have an adaptive edge over their rural counterparts
Five Unusual Ways Scientists Are Studying Climate Change
Fossilized urine, old naval logbooks and the recent speeds of satellites are among the unexpected records that track changing climate
The Science Behind Honey’s Eternal Shelf Life
A slew of factors—its acidity, its lack of water and the presence of hydrogen peroxide—work in perfect harmony, allowing the sticky treat to last forever
Ancient Pottery Fragments Show That Prehistoric Humans Used Spices Too
Shards of 6,000-year-old cooking pots from northern Europe show traces of mustard seed, likely used as a seasoning for fish and meat
From Gunpowder to Teeth Whitener: The Science Behind Historic Uses of Urine
Preindustrial workers built huge industries based on the liquid’s cleaning power and corrosiveness—and the staler the pee, the better
How DNA Testing Can Tell You What Type of Fish You’re Really Eating
By analyzing a the DNA of fish sold across the country, researchers have found that roughly a third of U.S. seafood is mislabeled
Climate Change Is Altering the Taste and Texture of Fuji Apples
Japanese scientists determined that warmer temperatures have gradually made the fruits mealier and less flavorful
Waters Around Antarctica May Preserve Wooden Shipwrecks for Centuries
Some capsized ships may linger on the ocean floor indefinitely
Why Are So Many Dolphins Washing Up Dead on the East Coast?
A Smithsonian marine biologist investigates the sudden die-off of bottlenose dolphins along the Atlantic—and suspects that human activity may play a role
A Last-Second Surge of Brain Activity Could Explain Near-Death Experiences
Near-death sightings of light at the end of a tunnel may be related to the 30 seconds of activity in rats’ brains after their hearts stop
What Can Old Menus From Hawaii Tell Us About Changing Ocean Health?
A study of vintage menus reveals the drastic decline of the state’s local fish populations between 1900 and 1950
Men and Women Think on Family Matters Equally, But Women Get More Stressed
A study suggests that stereotypical gender roles transform thoughts of home into burdens for women, while men react differently
This Is How Your Brain Becomes Addicted to Caffeine
Regular ingestion of the drug alters your brain’s chemical makeup, leading to fatigue, headaches and nausea if you try to quit
Science Shows How Reddit Users Are Like Sheep
A new study shows that users on social news sites view a comment differently based on the judgement of users before them
Dogs Yawn Contagiously Too
Like humans, dogs are prone to yawning when they see someone else do it—and a new study shows that they yawn most frequently in response to their owner
Dolphins Can Remember Their Friends After Twenty Years Apart
Tests on captive animals reveal that the marine mammals now hold the record for retaining memories longer than any other non-human species
Do Sharks Really Have Personalities?
A popular online quiz matches you with the shark species that best represents you, but individuals within a species can vary greatly, experts say
Did Scientists Just Discover a Cure for Sunburn Pain?
Researchers pinpointed the molecule responsible for the searing pain of a burn, and may have found a new way of eliminating it entirely
Top Ten Stories About Sharks Since the Last Shark Week
Shark tourism, cannibalistic shark embryos, wetsuits designed to camouflage from sharks and more
A Week of Camping Can Turn You Into a Morning Person
Getting away from artificial light and basking in sunlight can reset your internal clock, new research shows
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