You can 'see' with parts of your body other than your eyes
August 17, 2017, 7:42 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Animals like humans have photoreceptors all over their bodies. What are they sensing with these 'third eyes?'
Why do great apes have heart disease?
August 14, 2017, 8:24 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The Great Ape Heart Project brings together experts nationwide to study data and look for answers.
Goldfish are capable of making their own alcohol
August 13, 2017, 6:47 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Now we know how they cope with life in dreary fish bowls.
Is there really such a thing as Flying Ant Day?
July 31, 2017, 9:10 a.m. by Shea Gunther
U.K. researchers put the myth to a 3-year crowdsource test.
In the fight against HIV, cows emerge as powerful secret weapon
July 21, 2017, 11:42 a.m. by Angela Nelson
A new study finds that cows can produce antibodies that neutralize HIV, which may hold clues to a vaccine for humans.
Where were dogs first domesticated?
July 19, 2017, 12:08 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
The origins of man's best friend have been tricky to nail down, but scientists may finally have clarity.
Deep water corals are capable of producing their own sunlight
July 11, 2017, 11:18 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
New study reveals that deep water corals glow for a completely different reason than their shallow counterparts.
Chicks dig drummers, even in the rainforest
June 30, 2017, 6:40 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Besides us, they're the only animals that make their own music, and their own gear.
The real reason why eggs come in so many shapes and sizes may be childishly simple
June 26, 2017, 11:17 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
A childhood conundrum finally answered by science.
11 studies that prove pets are good for your health
June 12, 2017, 10:33 a.m. by Sidney Stevens
Check out the ways your 4-legged friends enhance your physical and emotional health.
Is water a taste, like sweet or salty? We might actually have taste buds for it
May 31, 2017, 1:22 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Water is essential to life, so it would make sense that we have a way of distinguishing it from other substances.
Breakthrough studies may finally explain why we sleep
May 25, 2017, 12:45 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
All animals need to sleep, but why? It's one of the great puzzles of biology, and it might finally have a solution.
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
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