AnthropologyApril 1, 2022
Egyptian Mummy Reunited with Intricate Nesting Coffins
Chemical analysis and CT scanning reveal the identity of an ancient Egyptian
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BiologyOctober 1, 2020
Seabirds Anticipate Typhoons to Help Migrations
Terns seem to pass through just after powerful typhoons
EarthJanuary 1, 2020
Cave Arachnids’ Modern Range Matches Ancient Glacier Outline
Alpine harvestmen live where, long ago, glaciers stretched south
BiologyNovember 1, 2019
Brazilian Ants Build Unusual Trap for Bugs
Feathers surrounding the insects’ nests mask a pitfall
BiologyJune 1, 2019
Deer Get by with a Little Help from Bat Friends
Minnesota white-tailed deer have found an unlikely ally in bats, which eat the biting flies the deer attract
CultureMay 3, 2019
Uncovering the Sacrificial Puppies of the Shang Dynasty
A new study suggests young dogs were frequently buried with humans in China some 3,000 years ago, but the precise reasons remain elusive
BiologyFebruary 5, 2019
Parasitic Wasp Larvae Force Young Social Spiders into Deadly Hermitage
Immature wasps hijack arachnids’ brains and make them build their own tombs
BiologySeptember 19, 2018
Female Cockroaches May Cluster Together to Avoid Male Harassment
Pacific beetle cockroaches form groups and kick out unwanted suitors
ConservationJuly 17, 2018
Tinder for Cheetahs? Big Cats Are Attracted by Urine Smell
The enticing scent of pee could help female felines choose the best mate
EnvironmentOctober 12, 2017
Cougar Calls Get Big Bear Reactions
Black bears and cougars share the Vancouver countryside, but not happily.