The Nuptial Gifts of the Firefly
Fireflies, lightning bugs, glowworms: the evocative insects of summer reveal some surprising new insights into biology.
Why Do Animals Share?
Natural selection should weed out the do-gooders and leave only egoists, but animals share just the same.
Do Reminders of Death Affect Reckless Driving?
Self-driving cars are meant to eliminate reckless driving. But can anything really stop motorists from making bad choices?
Where Did the Moon Come From?
Despite years of study, it is only since the 1980s that a theory of the moon's origin has coalesced.
The Crucial Role of Women in Conservation
Conservationists need to do a better job involving women, according to a recent Nature Conservancy report.
How One Nightmarish Disease Was Eradicated
Guinea worm, scourge of the tropics, may be nearing its end.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Frog Sex (but Were Afraid to Ask)
New research suggests that specific positions may serve to ensure that frog species only mate with their own kind.
Self-Regulation in a Stressed-Out, Online World
Do our computers, gadgets and online activities necessarily cause stress—or is the internet a place where we can find ways to relieve our stress?