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Mon, Sep 26 2011 at 11:35 AM

Most animal responses — fight, flight or even mate — are driven by special receptors in the noses of animals called vomeronasal organs.

The science behind the fall equinox

Fri, Sep 23 2011 at 1:20 PM

Changes in the Earth's tilt influence the length of days and the start of seasons.

Satellite data identifies the cities with the most air pollution

Thu, Sep 22 2011 at 3:59 PM

The findings should help improve estimates of nitrogen oxide pollution, which is released by vehicle engines.

Squids that live in darkness aren't picky about mates

Wed, Sep 21 2011 at 3:34 PM

In the deep, dark waters where Octopoteuthis deletron live, the squids mate with any gender they can wrap their tentacles around.

'Bizarre' earthquake trial has scientists worried

Tue, Sep 20 2011 at 11:20 AM

Seismologists around the world watch trial of officials who have been charged with manslaughter for not warning the public aggressively enough of an earthquake that killed more than 300 people.

Newly discovered dinosaur reveals fearsome 'switchblade' claw

Tue, Sep 20 2011 at 9:54 AM

Trauma to the extended talon helped researchers determine that it was used for attacking, not to help the dinosaur maintain its balance.

Shark molecule may wipe out human viruses like hepatitis

Mon, Sep 19 2011 at 4:27 PM

Research could lead to an injection that will fortify certain organs from viruses and diseases.

Belief in 'Da Vinci Code' conspiracy may ease fear of death

Mon, Sep 19 2011 at 4:06 PM

Those with deep religious beliefs were more easily dissuaded of the Da Vinci conspiracy than those without.

New flu shot policy leads to 34 percent flu reduction in kids

Mon, Sep 19 2011 at 3:47 PM

Due to the decline in children flu rates, the study estimates that the U.S. flu rate dropped by 11 to 18 percent in other age groups.

People who volunteer for selfless reasons live longer, new study shows

Mon, Sep 19 2011 at 10:45 AM

Study: People who volunteered for selfish reasons or who didn't volunteer at all had a 4 percent mortality rate.

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