Cosmic Conjoined Twins, Caught on Camera
On Sunday, an uncrewed Japanese spacecraft screamed past an asteroid named Torifune at 11,000 miles per hour. And…
Cheating Chickadees Are Seduced by Smarts
Is intelligence sexy? Female mountain chickadees think so. They find brains so attractive that they will cheat on…
Scientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
In a hastily assembled Ebola treatment center in Rwampara, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr. Papys Lame and his…
Scientists Measure Earth’s Vast Underground Fungal Webs
A hidden circulatory system pulses just beneath the planet’s surface. There, embedded in the soil, are dense networks…
A Surprising Find in Ancient Squirrel Poop: Woolly Mammoth Meat
During the Klondike gold rush at the turn of the 20th century, prospectors learned that there was more…
When Humans Went Away, the Wildlife Strayed
Humans do not have to cut down trees or build roads to disrupt wildlife. Their mere presence in…
Lemurs in Madagascar Face an Unexpected Killer
Lemurs are charismatic primates known for their large, soulful eyes and long, fluffy tails. They are beloved by…