If Singing's Tough, Try Whistling
A new study claims it's easier to accurately whistle a melody than to sing it. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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"Sea Nomads" May Have Evolved to Be the World's Elite Divers
New genetic evidence suggests these indigenous Southeast Asians are singularly suited for underwater hunting
Evolution Research Could Revolutionize Cancer Therapy
Evolutionary studies indicate that the genetic changes enabling a cancer to develop arise shockingly early within the primary tumor. This discovery points to a promising new approach to therapy
The Unlikely Triumph of Dinosaurs
New fossils and analyses topple the long-standing explanation of how dinosaurs came to rule the earth
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.
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.
Neandertal Face Shape Was All Over the Air
The jutting midface of Neandertals seems to have evolved to help get large volumes of air into an active body that needed lots of oxygen.
Meet "Dracula," the Largest Pterosaur Found to Date
A reconstruction of the reptile, found in Transylvania, is on display in Germany
13,000-Year-Old Footprints under West Coast Beach
Several feet below a beach in British Columbia, archaeologists discovered soil trampled by human feet—the oldest footprints found so far in North America. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Rotting Flesh Offers Insight on Fossilization
To learn more about decay and fossilization, researchers conduct unorthodox experiments—like dissecting decomposing animals in the lab. Christopher Intagliata reports.
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.
Primeval Salt Shakes Up Ideas on How the Atmosphere Got Its Oxygen
Our planet may have gained breathable air in the geologic blink of an eye
Ralph Steadman's World of Endangered Animals
The legendary cartoonist highlights Earth’s most vulnerable species, using his lavish, eccentric style
Gut Parasites Have Their Own Gut Microbiomes
The whipworm lives in the human gut, mooching microbes from its host to build its own microbiome. Christopher Intagliata reports.
The Elusive Theory of Everything
Physicists have long sought to find one final theory that would unify all of physics. Instead they may have to settle for several
How Crocs Came to Rule the Water's Edge
Adrenaline-fueled studies of the bite forces of crocodiles and their relatives reveal secrets of the group’s evolutionary success
New Evidence Fuels Debate over the Origin of Modern Languages
Nomadic horse riders likely opened a “steppe bridge” between Europe and Asia, but recent genetic data raise more questions
Human Echolocators Use Tricks Similar to Bats
People who use echolocating mouth clicks to compensate for low vision increase the number and intensity of clicks when objects are harder to detect. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Animal Coloration Can Serve Double Duty
The cinnabar moth caterpillar's coloration pattern warns predators close up, but camouflages the critter from a distance.
How People Talk Now Holds Clues about Human Migration Centuries Ago
Researchers are analyzing dialects and historical records to unravel the formation of a Creole language
