Female frogs in the country prefer to be serenaded by city frogs
December 13, 2018, 1:03 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Urban types are chattier and more sophisticated.
How geckos can walk on water
December 10, 2018, 1:18 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
What can't these charismatic lizards do?
First-ever insect vaccine could help save bees
December 9, 2018, 9:10 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
PrimeBEE allows immunological signals to be passed from a queen bee to her offspring.
Scientists confirm existence of 'mythical' salamander along Gulf Coast
December 6, 2018, 2:55 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Rumors have circulated for decades about the so-called 'leopard eel,' and now scientists have confirmed its existence.
This spider species nurses its young with milk
November 30, 2018, 4:48 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The milk-like substance has 4 times as much protein of cow's milk.
Primates might have first evolved in ... North America?
November 29, 2018, 5:59 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
A startling find in Wyoming radically changes our theories about the distant origins of our taxonomic order.
'Unicorn' DNA has been collected and analyzed for the first time
November 26, 2018, 7:58 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
The so-called 'Siberian unicorn' isn't as closely related to modern rhinos as once thought.
What's up with this skull-collecting ant's bizarre headhunting behavior?
November 17, 2018, 1:49 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
New research offers some fascinating insights into this weird insect's trophy collections.
Like humans, orangutans 'talk' about the past
November 16, 2018, 12:45 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Orangutans will wait to tell others about dangers, suggesting an understanding of the past.
Birds and insects acted in some strange ways after the solar eclipse
November 15, 2018, 11:49 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
New study describes their behavior as 'confused.'
Some elephants are evolving to lose their tusks
November 14, 2018, 3:43 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Tusklessness could have long-term implications for elephants and their ecosystem.
Biologists launch 'moonshot' plan to sequence the DNA of every living thing on Earth
November 4, 2018, 10:20 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
That's more than 1.5 million species.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
Thoughtful gifts can be experiences, time or even a special treat.
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Carbon footprint reality
If you really want to reduce your footprint, have fewer kids and ditch your car.
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
Give your time, your money or your expertise — and make a difference.
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
These easy things can decrease the amount of plastic trash you make.
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9 skills they don't teach in school (but should)
From CPR to car repair, these building blocks create safe, successful adults.
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