Recession Lessons from an Ancient Fossil Bed
In a 120-million-year-old rock in Northeast China, paleontologists made a remarkable find.
Infection Control 600 Years Before the CDC
Modern health authorities combating the Ebola virus in West Africa might look to medieval infection control for inspiration.
Is Marijuana Good for Public Health?
What if the rise in marijuana smoking prompted by legalization brings more than just tolerable negative side effects? What if it is actually good for public health?
Ole Rømer and the Speed of Light
September marks two significant dates in the early history of astronomy and physics—the birthday of Danish astronomer Ole Rømer ...
Long-Distance Migration: Everybody’s Doing It
The birds do it. The butterflies do it. And now we know that the dragonflies do to it, too: long-distance migration.
Happy 100th Birthday to the Journal of Parasitology!
This year, the Journal of Parasitology celebrates its 100th anniversary
New Organism Might Represent One of Life’s Earliest Forms
Dendrogramma enigmatica, an organism discovered in the 1980s, may be one of the earliest lifeforms.
Keeping Up with the Carnivores
Biological research tracks predatory carnivores, who are increasingly veering into North American cities.
Gotham Coyote Project
Coyotes in New York City? You bet. Read more about carnivores living in urban areas.