The SciencesJuly 16, 2014
Identities Anonymized at Science Journals to Eliminate Race and Sex Bias
Double-blind peer review could level the playing field a bit more for women and minorities in science
Stories by Daniel Cressey
Daniel Cressey works for Nature magazine.
EnvironmentMay 28, 2014
Toxic Toads Threaten "Ecological Disaster"
Researchers plead for action against an invasive amphibian that is already poisoning native species in Madagascar
EvolutionMay 14, 2014
Giant Sperm Found in Crustacean Fossils
The "gargantuan gametes" are the oldest on record and have visible nuclei
The SciencesMay 9, 2014
It's Time to Eat Insects
Entomologist Arnold van Huis wants to bring the world around to entomophagy
FitnessApril 9, 2014
E-Cigarettes's Effect on Cells Similar to That of Tobacco Smoke
Questions are raised over the health effects of the devices, but new work still does not show that e-cigs cause cancer
BiologyApril 9, 2014
Up to One Third of Honeybee Colonies Dies per Year in Europe
Survey finds beehives died off at higher rates in northern Europe
The SciencesMarch 31, 2014
Hunt for Whales by Japan Must Stop, Court Rules
Scientific whaling program judged unscientific
HealthMarch 25, 2014
Electronic Cigarettes Don't Aid Quitting
Some researchers argue that it is too early to dismiss potential benefits
EcologyMarch 14, 2014
Why Reindeer Steer Clear of Power Lines
Zaps of UV light may explain why some animals avoid the cables
Society & PolicyMarch 4, 2014
Tougher Regulations on Deadly Silica Dust Trigger Backlash
A federal agency's reassessment of silica exposure rules has provoked a conflict-of-interest row
February 9, 2014
U.K. "Absolutely Committed" to Reducing Use of Animals in Research
The government is standing by an earlier pledge but shied away from a hard target
EvolutionJanuary 9, 2014
Fish Go Birding
Tigerfish have now been confirmed to swallow swallows after grabbing them out of the air over a lake in South Africa
EnvironmentDecember 18, 2013
Human Exposure to Possibly Neurotoxic Pesticides Should Be Reduced, E.U. Safety Agency Recommends
Two neonicotinoids, a class of insecticide linked to bee declines and to disruptions to rat neurons, "may affect the developing human nervous system," the safety agency states
December 16, 2013
Shark Cull Plan Draws Ire
Baited hooks in Western Australia, designed to catch and kill sharks, could damage vulnerable great white shark populations, researchers say
The SciencesDecember 10, 2013
University Animal Research Practices Slammed in Report
Imperial College London accepts heavy criticism from independent reviewers after an exposé by an animal-rights group
October 30, 2013
Oarfish's Death Is Boon to Scientists
Two recently beached giant oarfish have provided unusually fresh specimens of an otherwise poorly studied deep-sea creature
Climate ChangeOctober 2, 2013
Latest IPCC Climate Report Puts Geoengineering in the Spotlight
A statement by the U.N.-convened group suggests that tinkering with the atmosphere could be necessary to meet climate goals
September 25, 2013
Regulation of E-Cigarettes Set to Stack Up
The devices could be the 'healthy' future of smoking or a menace
HealthSeptember 20, 2013
Debate Builds over Regulation of Bisphenol A and Other Endocrine Disruptors
Leading toxicologists and endocrinologists are trading barbs over chemicals linked to developmental problems in humans and the best ways to serve public health
The SciencesAugust 7, 2013
Best Way to Kill Lab Animals Sought
Researchers are gathering this week to debate the most humane methods of dispatching lab animals, which are primarily rodents
EnvironmentJuly 16, 2013
Antarctic Marine Protection Plans Scrapped
Russia has vetoed a proposal for the huge marine reserve
EnvironmentJuly 8, 2013
Bid to Protect Antarctic Waters and Marine Life Gets Second Chance
Proposals for two huge marine reserves are back on the agenda at a major international meeting
June 11, 2013
U.S. Science Fleet's Future Is Far from Shipshape
The federal oceanographic fleet could be reduced to half its size by 2026, barring major investment
June 7, 2013
U.K. Official Defends Badger Cull
A top government environmental scientist says that wildlife control is still necessary to stem bovine tuberculosis