Emily Sohn

All Stories by Emily Sohn

  1. Fossils

    Supersight for a Dino King

    Tyrannosaurus rex had some of the best vision in animal history.

  2. Health & Medicine

    Sun screen

    Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage human skin. That's why doctors recommend people who will be outdoors for long hours in the summer sun protect their skin.

  3. Animals

    Fishy Cleaners

    Coral reef fish eavesdrop on their cleaners to see who does a better job.

  4. Fossils

    An Ancient Spider’s Web

    The diets of some spiders haven't changed much in millions of years.

  5. Environment

    Pollution detective

    A science fair project tackles contaminated drinking water and mosquito growth.

  6. Animals

    Not Slippery When Wet

    A tree frog's specially designed feet allow it climb wet or dry slopes.

  7. Animals

    Firefly delight

    Decoding firefly flashes unveils mating signals and other secrets of insect life.

  8. Plants

    Pumping up poison ivy

    Boosting carbon dioxide levels makes poison ivy grow faster and become more toxic.

  9. Tech

    Extra Strings for New Sounds

    A new musical instrument strums like a guitar but rings like a bell.

  10. Tech

    Snow Traps

    A prize-winning science fair project focuses on how snow fences create snowdrifts and increase water supply.

  11. Tech

    Squeezing Oil from Old Wells

    Adding certain bacteria to oil wells may allow recovery of crude oil that pumps can't normally extract.

  12. Animals

    Staying Away from Sick Lobsters

    Lobsters detect and shun potential roommates that are infected with a virus.