Biology
Eerie Video Shows How Coral Bleaches
Time-lapse video captures the coral's convulsions while it expels the algae that give it color
Give it Up, Sneaky Males: These Lady Fish Have You Outwitted
Female ocellated wrasses have developed a surprising trick to control who fathers their offspring
This Deadly Plant Virus Attracts Bees
The cucumber mosaic virus alters the scent of tomato plants to attract more bees to their ailing hosts
Humans Have Promoted the Reef Shark to Apex Predator
How these diverse predators ended up getting all the credit
EU Releases Its First Invasive Species Blacklist
Gray squirrels, raccoons and crayfish were among the prohibited species
Rare Wolf or Common Coyote? It Shouldn't Matter, But It Does
The concept of species is flawed, but it still has a huge bearing on conservation policy
Richer Homes Are Also Richer in Biodiversity
Scientists find that wealthier neighborhoods sport a greater diversity of bugs
How to Visit the Florida Keys Like a NASA Aquanaut
To prepare for space, astronauts spend some time under the sea
When Frogs Pull the Curtain: The Benefits of Mating in Secret
Smithsonian's new curator of frogs explains why some frogs seek privacy when they mate
These Sleek, Sexy Cars Were All Inspired By Fish
You’ve heard about the Stingray, but what about the Bionic Boxfish?
Bulldogs Are Dangerously Unhealthy, But There May Not Be Enough Diversity in Their Genes to Save Them
How we loved this dog into a genetic bind
Must the Molecules of Life Always be Left-Handed or Right-Handed?
They are on Earth, but life on other planets could play by different rules
How to Regulate the Incredible Promise and Profound Power of Gene Drive Technology
An evolutionary ecologist argues that cutting-edge genetic research that could lead to species extinction should be handled with care
Stunning Images Capture Peacock Spiders’ Flashy Colors
Beautiful and acrobatic, these tiny, vibrant creatures shake their tail fuzz in elaborate mating dances
How Miraculous Microbes Help Us Evolve Better, Faster, Stronger
Invisible yet crucial, our microbial partners add a gene-swapping plot twist to evolutionary theory
For Kiwis' Sake New Zealand Declares War on Rats
The country unveils an ambitious plan to protect its national bird
Metaphorically Speaking, Your Nervous System is a Dictatorship
Except when it's an oligarchy. Or a democracy. Or all three.
New Brain Map Doubles Number of Known Regions
Neurologists have found 97 new areas in the brain and expect to add even more
How Parasites Became So Popular
A new study finds that parasitism evolved independently 223 times. But that number is actually surprisingly low
There’s No Wrong Way to Make a Tadpole (or Froglet)
Marsupial frogs, “vomit frogs” and foam-spewers reveal the glorious range of frog baby-making techniques
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