Rolling under the Sea: Scientists Gave Octopuses Ecstasy to Study Social Behavior
Cephalopods on the recreational drug behave much like humans do, even touching and hugging their peers
Stories by Rachel Nuwer
Sometimes Mosquitoes Are Just Thirsty
Mosquitoes want your blood for its proteins...or simply to hydrate on a hot, dry day.
The Other Reason Mosquitoes Want to Suck Your Blood
Mosquitoes are more likely to bite hosts when they are thirsty, possibly increasing disease spread
Tracing Thailand's Illegal Rosewood Trade
Rosewood is heavily smuggled, but resources to curb its trafficking are lacking
Programming a DNA Clock
Engineers have created a DNA-based chemical “oscillator,” opening the door to molecular computing
Gun Terrorism Is the Deadliest Kind
Firearms kill more people per attack in high-income countries than any other method
Massive Fish Orgy Produces One of the Loudest Noises under the Sea
The Gulf corvina’s record-setting underwater spectacle may soon disappear due to overfishing
Healthy Choices? Storefront Placement Plays a Role
Supermarket displays tip customers toward or away from healthful purchasing decisions
Where's My Elephant? High-Tech Collars Track Wildlife in Real Time
Devices and accompanying software, now being tested in Kenya and beyond, could help conservationists outsmart poachers
Where's My Elephant? High-Tech Collars Track Wildlife in Real Time
The devices and accompanying software, now being tested in Kenya and beyond, could help conservationists outsmart poachers
The Trauma of Saving Animals
A clinical psychologist treats shell-shocked rangers engaged in Africa's poaching wars
Stress Training for Cops' Brains Could Reduce Suspect Shootings
Police shot Terence Crutcher, an unarmed man, and police academies often do not prepare officers to make the right call
Why You Should Work from Home
Ditching the office at least part-time can boost profitability and personal happiness—provided it’s done right
Coaching Can Make or Break an Olympic Athlete
Competitors at the most elite level require more than technical support
Ancient Documents Reveal Sunspots, Auroras and Other Solar Activity before Galileo
Some references to the phenomena date as early as the seventh century
Mother Birds May Teach Their Chicks to Sing before They Hatch
The young of red-backed fairy wrens emerge from their eggs mimicking mom’s tune
![Can Ecotourism Save Myanmar's Wildlife? [Slide Show]](https://static.scientificamerican.com/sciam/cache/file/C2FDF798-9EA4-47D2-9192827C608F9055_agenda.jpg?w=275&h=154&fit=crop)
Can Ecotourism Save Myanmar's Wildlife? [Slide Show]
As the country transitions to modernity, the fate of its stunning biodiversity hangs in the balance
Now Computers Can Tell When You're Bored
That ability could lead to more engaging coursework and machines that better understand human emotions
The Race to Save Myanmar's Remarkable Biodiversity
Conservationists are looking to ecotourism to preserve Myanmar's wilderness, but challenges abound
A Monster Comes out of Hiding
Researchers solve a long-standing phylogenetic mystery