All Stories
- Animals
Figuring out what makes dogs tick
Biologists have deciphered a poodle's DNA to learn about the genes that decide what dogs are like.
- Fossils
A really big (but extinct) rodent
A rodent about the size of a bison once roamed the riverbanks of ancient Venezuela.
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- Environment
Watching for wldfires in Yellowstone
Forest fires can cause considerable damage, yet entire ecosystems may depend on them for survival.
- Health & Medicine
Turning to Sweets, Fats to Calm the Brain
Constant worries may drive people to eat sweet and fatty foods that can soothe the brain.
- Brain
Grades Slipping? Check for Snoring
Children who snore a lot are more likely to struggle with their schoolwork.
- Environment
Swimming with sharks and stingrays
Marine reserves not only protect sharks, fish, and other sea creatures but also allow people to interact with them.
- Space
Dreams of floating in space
Traveling into outer space is scary, fun, and a possibility for anyone who's willing to work hard enough to get there.
- Humans
Ancient art on the rocks
Hand imprints and matchstick figures found in a Borneo cave were made 10,000 years ago.
- Animals
Frog chemist creates a deadlier poison
A poisonous frog takes up a toxin from its food and makes the chemical even more potent.
- Space
Tossing Out a Black Hole Life Preserver
A ring of matter would keep you alive longer as you get swallowed by a black hole.
- Genetics
A DNA Clue to Reading Troubles
Scientists have identified a gene involved in a learning disorder called dyslexia.
