Old Data, New Discoveries: Solving The Paradox of the Plankton
In 1961, G. E. Hutchinson first outlined what he called the paradox of the plankton. Over 50 years later, it may be solved.
Mary Anning and Other Forgotten Female Fossilists
The accomplishments of Mary Anning and other early female fossilists, geologists and natural historians
A Once and Future Digital Dark Age
At the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Vint Cerf warned about an impending "digital dark age."
Debunking the “Ant vs. Grasshopper” Myth
"Social parasitism" in ants occurs when one species exploits another's social behavior in order to take advantage of its work and resources.
Squids Wearing Sweaters: What Could Be Better?
Three jumbo squids found themselves wearing fancy "sweaters" recently, thanks to a team of scientists from Stanford and the National Geographic Society
The Mystery of Super-Spreaders
It’s estimated that roughly 20% of the population are so-called "super-spreaders" who cause 80% of infectious disease cases.