Mary Anning and Other Forgotten Female Fossilists
The accomplishments of Mary Anning and other early female fossilists, geologists and natural historians
Searching for a New Species? Look in the Museum
A Doncaster museum found that an old plaster cast of an ichthyosaur was in fact a brand new species.
Horseshoe Crabs: Humans’ Surprising Health Ally
It turns out that Atlantic horseshoe crabs are vital to our health.
Outdoor Recreation Can Impact Wildlife
That hike is low-impact, but not no-impact. Even low-impact outdoor recreation can impact wildlife
The Obama Administration Tackles Seafood Fraud
In December, the Obama administration announced a wide-ranging plan to combat seafood fraud.
Can International Marine Reserves Save The Ocean?
The oceans may be on the verge of biological collapse, can international marine reserves save them?
Subway Bacteria: Commuting with E. coli
Unknown bacteria on the subway share a commute with many of us daily. Should we be concerned?
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."
Radiocarbon Dating at 75
Carbon-14, or radiocarbon, was discovered 75 years ago by Martin Kamen and Sam Rubin at the UC-Berkely Radiation Lab