Evolution
What Gives the Coconut Ant Its Stink
One species of ant turns out to have a lot in common with blue cheese and rotting coconuts.Photo courtesy: Antweb.org
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Technology
The Science of Online Dating
Looking to get ahead in the online dating world? Science has evidence for some surprising tips.—Eliene Augenbraun, Christopher Intagliata
Fitness
High Heels, High Risk
Shoe-related dangers lurk underfoot. The rate of high heel–related injuries doubled over a 10-year period, and most of those injuries happened in a place you might not expect.
Cognition
Genes Orchestrate Musical Ability
It might take practice to get to Carnegie Hall but scientists found that it takes a set of dozens of genes in the brain working together to make that practice pay off.
The U.S.'s Quietest Places
If you are looking for some quiet zones in America, then this map is for you. National Park Service researchers recorded and mapped ambient sound from all over the country.
