The Surprising Colors of Snow
In mountain and other wilderness areas where deep snows last well into the spring, the snow may be tinted red, green, orange, or yellow.
Scientists Have Isolated a New Antibiotic from Soil
Scientists have isolated a new antibiotic from soil.
Welcome Back, Measles
The news of a recent outbreak at Disneyland in California brought measles back into the public view.
Animal Penises Can Tell Us a Lot About Evolution
There is a surprisingly large body of work regarding animal penis evolution.
The Latest Legacy of Acid Rain: Jellied Lakes
The impact of decades of acid rain (better known as acid precipitation) is causing North American lakes to turn to jelly.
Into the Challenger Deep!
Researchers surveying the deepest point on Earth, the Mariana Trench, also known as the Challenger Deep, made a number of remarkable discoveries.
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
Research Fraud: When Science Goes Bad
At its worst, science research fraud might have deadly consequences. What can be done about it?
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.