EnvironmentApril 24, 2018
Bees Have a Goldilocks Lawn Mow Schedule
Lawns mowed every two weeks hosted more bees than lawns mowed every three weeks. Jason G. Goldman reports.
Stories by Jason G. Goldman
Jason G. Goldman is a science journalist based in Los Angeles. He has written about animal behavior, wildlife biology, conservation, and ecology for Scientific American, Los Angeles magazine, the Washington Post, the Guardian, the BBC, Conservation magazine, and elsewhere. He contributes to Scientific American's "60-Second Science" podcast, and is co-editor of Science Blogging: The Essential Guide (Yale University Press). He enjoys sharing his wildlife knowledge on television and on the radio, and often speaks to the public about wildlife and science communication.
ConservationApril 20, 2018
In 200 Years Cows May Be the Biggest Land Mammals on the Planet
Humans may be driving large mammals to extinction
BiologyApril 17, 2018
Planting Milkweed for Monarchs? Make Sure It's Native
Non-native milkweed species planted in the southern U.S. could harm monarch butterflies as temperatures rise. Jason G. Goldman reports.
CognitionApril 10, 2018
Right Whales Seem to Think before They Speak
Rather than always making the same call in response to the same stimuli, North Atlantic right whales are capable of changing their vocalizations.
CultureApril 1, 2018
Culture Shapes How Children View the Natural World
Native American kids and non-Native kids conceptualize wild animals differently
EvolutionMarch 24, 2018
Ravens Crow with Individual Flair
Ravens produce different types of calls depending on their age and sex—which might help ravens size up other individuals. Jason G. Goldman reports.
BiologyFebruary 5, 2018
Why Do Birds Get Divorced?
For blue tits, timing can be a factor in whether they remain together or part ways
BiologyFebruary 1, 2018
Why Lemurs Have Such Strange Diets
Lemurs consume far less fruit than other primates
BiologyFebruary 1, 2018
Ticks on Uptick Where Big Game Declines
Areas of Kenya without large wildlife saw tick populations rise as much as 370 percent—meaning more danger to humans. Jason G. Goldman reports.
ConservationJanuary 26, 2018
Lion Conservation Challenges Giraffe Protection
Having lions and giraffes together in protected areas means far lower survival rates for juvenile giraffes. Jason Goldman reports.
BehaviorJanuary 4, 2018
Bonobos Might Not Be So Laid-Back after All
The apes may focus on dominance rather than morality when it comes to interpreting social behaviors
BiologyDecember 24, 2017
Mongoose Societies Are Skeptical of Strangers
It takes months for members of a mongoose breeding society to trust newcomers with important tasks like watching for predators. Jason G. Goldman reports.
BiologyDecember 10, 2017
Sharks Rule the Reef's Underwater Food Chain
When sharks prowl shallow waters, fish quit foraging and hide—sparing seaweed from being grazed in those areas. Jason G. Goldman reports.
ConservationDecember 8, 2017
Invasive Frogs Don't Bug Hawaiian Birds
Coquí frogs are invasive species in Hawaii. But they don’t seem to bug the islands’ native and nonnative birds. Jason G. Goldman reports.
BiologyDecember 1, 2017
Lizards Learn a Silly Walk after Losing Their Tails
Leopard geckos compensate for the lost appendage’s movement
EvolutionNovember 28, 2017
Chimps Able to Apprehend Another Chimp's Mind-Set
By listening to the calls of their brethren, chimps seem to be able to understand the mind-sets and perspectives of other chimps. Jason Goldman reports.
EvolutionNovember 27, 2017
Even without Hands Honeybees Show Handedness
About half the honeybees in a test exhibited no sidedness, but the other half was split 50–50 between righties and lefties—perhaps to navigate obstacles more efficiently.
EnvironmentNovember 13, 2017
Polluted Water Whale Invents New Feeding Strategy
The Bryde's whale has come up with a passive but more efficient feeding strategy in the hypoxic waters of the Gulf of Thailand.
EvolutionNovember 1, 2017
A Moth with a Potent Cocktail of Poison
The wood tiger moth is the first species known in which fluids from various parts of the moth’s body each target a different type of predator. Jason Goldman reports.
CognitionSeptember 30, 2017
Australian Bird Dips Its Dinner
A chance observation led researchers to add the Australian Magpie to the short list of birds that dunk their food in water before eating.
BiologySeptember 27, 2017
1 Sneeze, 1 Vote among African Wild Dogs
Individuals in packs of African wild dogs appear to sneeze to make their wishes known regarding when to get up and hunt.
BiologySeptember 27, 2017
Giant Tree-Dwelling, Coconut-Eating Rat Species Discovered
The finding was the result of years of searching for the elusive creature
Climate ChangeSeptember 9, 2017
Hurricanes: Bad for People, Good for Dolphins
Katrina led to a marine-mammal boom, and Harvey, Irma and Jose might do the same
BiologyAugust 30, 2017
Grazing Cattle Change the Menu for Birds
When cattle graze the desert's natural landscape, birds face changes in food availability—and some species are unable to adapt. Jason Goldman reports.