Evolution
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Vampire Bat Santa
Plenty of nonhuman species give each other gifts. Here's a holiday selection
Evolutionary Biology1968 articles archived since 1845
The Sciences
How Animals Stay Warm with Blubber
Explore blubber biology with Science Buddies
Tech
In the Year 9595
Why the singularity is not near, but hope springs eternal
Ecology
Deep Frog Voice Signals His Chromosome Number
Two related frog species differ by chromosome number, which deepened one species's calls and tells the females who's who. Steve Mirsky reports
The Sciences
Magnetic Sense Shows Many Animals the Way to Go
Animals' magnetic sense is real. Scientists are zeroing in on how it works
Mind
Can't Carry a Tune? Work Out Your Vocal Muscles
Poor muscle control, not aural perception, underlies most cases of bad singing
The Sciences
Pigeons Can Follow Abstract Number-Counting Rules
Trained pigeons demonstrate an ability to use abstract number-counting rules on par with primates and to recognize which groups of items contain more of those items. Sophie Bushwick reports...
The Sciences
It's Plain the Rain Ups Chili Peppers' Pain
Chili peppers in wet areas are spicier than their dry counterparts, due to higher capsaicin levels needed to fight seed-attacking fungi. Christopher Intagliata reports
Health
Naked Mole Rats Offer Clues to Living Longer
These creatures live more than five times longer than would be expected for their size. Research into the biological mechanisms underlying their longevity could suggest ideas for slowing aging in people...
Evolution
Does This Animal Live Unusually Long? [Slide Show]
An index called the longevity quotient indicates whether a species has an average life span or is unusually long-lived or short-lived for an animal of its size. A score of 1 is average; higher numbers reflect unusual longevity...
Health
A New Path to Longevity
Researchers have uncovered an ancient mechanism that retards aging. Drugs that tweaked it could well postpone cancer, diabetes and other diseases of old age
Biology
Fears Grow over Lab-Bred Avian Flu Virus
Scientists call for stricter biosafety measures for dangerous avian-influenza variants.
Tech
Tiny Biocomputers Move Closer to Reality
Several research groups are developing DNA-based circuits that could one day monitor and treat disease from inside the body
Evolution
Shipping Timetables Debunk Darwin Plagiarism Accusations
Evidence challenges claims that Charles Darwin stole ideas from Alfred Russel Wallace.
Health
Contagion: Controversy Erupts over Man-Made Pandemic Avian Flu Virus
Two teams of scientists have independently constructed a deadly strain of flu. Some say the results should never be published
Mind
Jailbreak Rat: Selfless Rodents Spring Their Pals and Share Their Sweets
A new study suggests that rodents are far more altruistic than previously thought
Evolution
Ostrich Penis Clears Up Evolutionary Mystery
Overlooked bird organ is similar to, but separate from, that of reptiles and mammals.
The Sciences
Fast Climate Change Moves Slow Species
Species attempt to remain in their thermometric comfort zone, but climate change is far outpacing the rate at which they can adapt. Karen Hopkin reports
Health
Genetics Explain How Bedbugs Infest a Building--or a Country
New genetic profiles of bedbugs help to explain how they have spread, and how inbreeding has helped them flourish
Evolution
Yeti Crab Grows Its Own Food
Deep-sea species farms bacteria on its own claws.
