All Stories
- Humans
The taming of the cat
People had pet cats at least 9,500 years ago, long before ancient Egyptians started worshipping felines.
- Environment
Little bits of trouble
Extremely tiny particles known as buckyballs can harm living cells.
- Tech
Flying the Hyper Skies
A little airplane called the Hyper-X has broken the speed record for jet aircraft.
- Planets
Planets on the Edge
The discovery of a strange, planetlike object beyond Pluto adds to the puzzle of how the solar system formed.
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- Environment
An ocean view’s downside
Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.
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- Animals
Sea otters, kelp, and killer whales
Learning more about sea otters can help rescue the animals and save coastal ecosystems.
- Animals
Some birds heed a monkey’s warnings
An African forest bird can tell which monkey alarm calls to pay attention to.
- Brain
Grannies give gift of longer life
Kids tend to live longer when a grandmother takes part in their daily lives.
- Tech
Drawing energy out of wastewater
Microbes in a fuel cell can generate electricity from plant and animal waste in water.
- Genetics
A butterfly’s new green glow
Scientists have tweaked a butterfly's genes to make its eyes glow green.
