Emily Sohn

All Stories by Emily Sohn

  1. Earth

    Riding to Earth’s core

    A scientist has thought up a way to send a probe deep into Earth.

  2. Animals

    Childhood chills give bees six left feet

    If the bees are raised in cold temperatures, their dancing skills seem to go down the drain.

  3. Health & Medicine

    Gut germs to the rescue

    Many of the bacteria that live in our intestines may help keep us healthy.

  4. Humans

    Fossil skulls plug gap in human origins

    Anthropologists have unearthed the oldest fossils of modern people ever found.

  5. Brain

    Wobbly Babies: Smarter Than They Look?

    Toddlers can make quick decisions about when to use a handrail while crossing a bridge.

  6. Chemistry

    Sticking Around with Gecko Tape

    A lizard's sticky feet inspire a strong new adhesive.

  7. Plants

    Tracking the sun Improves plant pollen

    Turning to face the sun helps snow buttercups make better pollen.

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