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In the Case of the Musk Ox Decline, Man is Not Guilty

In the Case of the Musk Ox Decline, Man is Not Guilty

Genetic evidence shows environment, not humans, killed off Arctic beasts

By Anna Rothschild | Posted March 10, 2010

An Interview with Jodie Holt, the Botanist Behind ‘Avatar’

An Interview with Jodie Holt, the Botanist Behind ‘Avatar’

Before ‘Avatar’ could hit the silver screen, it needed one plant scientist’s green thumbs up

By Ferris Jabr | Posted March 7, 2010

Australian Meat Ants Enjoy Cane Toads à la Cat Food

Australian Meat Ants Enjoy Cane Toads à la Cat Food

Biologists use cat food to recruit omnivorous ants in their battle against invasive cane toads

By Ferris Jabr | Posted February 28, 2010

Eagle-watching On The Hudson

Eagle-watching On The Hudson

Just a one hour train ride from New York City, eagles abound.

By Olivia Koski | Posted February 22, 2010

Flying Under the Influence

Flying Under the Influence

Boozing Bats Are Still Expert Fliers

By Ariel Bleicher | Posted February 15, 2010

Run, Don’t Walk from… the Slime Mold?

Run, Don’t Walk from… the Slime Mold?

Recent research on slime molds shows that they can make complex decisions about nutrition

By Anna Rothschild | Posted February 11, 2010

See, Urchin!

See, Urchin!

Spiky echinoderms use spines for complex vision

By Mara Grunbaum | Posted February 7, 2010

The Immortal Woman Who Science Stole and History Tried to Forget

The Immortal Woman Who Science Stole and History Tried to Forget

Rebecca Skloot’s new book reveals untold truths about one of medical science’s most important tools

By Ferris Jabr | Posted February 3, 2010

Is Nutria the New Black?

Is Nutria the New Black?

Wearing this rodent on the runway could save Louisiana’s wetlands

By Anna Rothschild | Posted January 25, 2010

Spider Glue: An Eco-Friendly Alternative?

Spider Glue: An Eco-Friendly Alternative?

Two newly discovered proteins in spider webs could one day be used in a natural adhesive

By Anna Rothschild | Posted October 29, 2009

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