Debunking the “Ant vs. Grasshopper” Myth
"Social parasitism" in ants occurs when one species exploits another's social behavior in order to take advantage of its work and resources.
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes?
Why do zebras have stripes? Perhaps to cool off, according to new research.
Bats with White Nose Syndrome: An Interview with David Blehert
Blehert interviewed about bats with White Nose Syndrome. White-Nose Syndrome is a fungal disease that's killed over six million bats in the past nine years.
An Age-Old Whale of a Tale
Researchers recently sequenced the genome of a 200 year old bowhead whale.
The Hidden Toll of Ebola: Apes
There is a hidden cost of the Ebola epidemic: Africa’s great apes are declining.
Animal Penises Can Tell Us a Lot About Evolution
There is a surprisingly large body of work regarding animal penis evolution.
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
When Birds Drink Too Much
In case you think a few drinks makes your singing better, it doesn’t—and the same goes for drunk birds.