Reinterpreting The Chauvet Cave Paintings
Do France’s Chauvet Cave paintings depict a contemporary volcanic eruption? Recent research argues that they do.
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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.
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.
Has Online Dating Resulted in More Successful Marriages?
In studying the demographics of online dating, researchers found that those who met online had a higher chance of staying together in their marriage.
Don’t Fall in Love on OkCupid
More than a decade into OkCupid's existence, sociologists are finding that its widely touted algorithm doesn’t actually help us find romance.
Controlling the Spread of the Zika Virus Through Genetic Modification
How genetic modification may be the key to halting the spread of the Zika virus.
The Revolution Will Be Geneticized: From Restriction Enzymes to CRISPR
Advancement in DNA cutting using restriction enzymes helped pave the way for the CRISPR revolution.
The Curious Case of Island-Dwelling Goats
Island ecosystems are precious, precarious beasts, easily overwhelmed by nature's hardiest predator: goats.
How Did the Pleistocene Support Such Large Herbivores?
How could the era have supported such massive herbivores?