Every Week Is Shark Week for Shark Biologist Dave Ebert
An interview with shark biologist Dr. David Ebert, discoverer of the ninja lanternshark.
Animal Attack? Odds Are, It’s Your Fault
Wild animal attacks on people are rare, but when they happen, human actions are frequently responsible.
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The Remarkable Immunities of the Naked Mole-Rat
Research explains why naked mole rats, unlike most mammals, are resistant to cancer and the pain induced by acid.
Why Do We Tickle?
Why do we tickle, why are we ticklish? Why does it make us laugh even while we try to get away from it? It's a ticklish subject....
Is it Nutritionally Beneficial to Go Organic?
Research suggests that there are real nutritional differences between organic and non-organic produce, milk, and meat.
How @realDonaldTrump Won the Anxiety Voter
Donald Trump’s evil genius lies in using the unique capacities of online communication to fuel and ignite anxiety, fueling authoritarian sentiments.
The Internet Before the Internet: Paul Otlet’s Mundaneum
Belgian information activist Paul Otlet envisioned some of the possibilities of today’s Web more than a century before its existence.
Lessons in Senescence: Not All Animals Age the Same
Senescence--age-related decline in health and reproduction–is something we take for granted in humans, but among animals it’s not necessarily the norm.
Before the Quake
The West Coast may be implementing an earthquake warning system. This new technology may help ensure accuracy, minimize false positives, & save lives.
The Secret Lives of Trees
Trees in the forest communicate with each other through underground networks shaped and assisted by ectomycorrhizal fungi.