
‘Mind Control’ Parasite Makes Wolves Effective Pack Leaders
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii can change the behavior of infected wolves in ways that make them more likely to be pack leaders
The parasite Toxoplasma gondii can change the behavior of infected wolves in ways that make them more likely to be pack leaders
Cephalopods living unusually close together have been filmed throwing shells, algae and silt—sometimes at another octopus
Baboons, grizzly bears and other species are giving up their wild ways as cities, farms and roads fracture habitat
Critics say the organization is unduly secretive
Breaking from the general poleward movement of many species, flowering trees take an unexpected turn
US government proposes introducing wolves to Isle Royale as population dwindles
Researchers are reaching out to the U.S. president-elect with science advice—and criticism
Tools and bones add to evidence of pre-Clovis humans in America
An ancient alga developed large size and complex structure independently of other plants
Known group of 250 animals found to be genetically distinct from their island neighbors
The architecture of flash-frozen ant assemblages are offering inspiration for robot designers
Ecologist Simon Levin discusses his work, including the study of how cooperation is achieved in slime molds, bacterial films and small societies in nature
A monsoon hiatus that began 4,200 years ago parallels a dry spell that led to the collapse of bronze age civilizations in Egypt, Greece and Mesopotamia
Researchers calculate that the planet will leave the sun's "habitable" zone in about 1.75 billion years
Animals' brain-to-body size ratio predicts their likelihood of extinction, a new analysis finds
The science behind moving species under threat from climate change
Support science journalism.
Thanks for reading Scientific American. Knowledge awaits.
Already a subscriber? Sign in.
Thanks for reading Scientific American. Create your free account or Sign in to continue.
Create Account