In death of dinosaurs, it was all about the asteroid — not volcanoes
Volcanic activity did not play a direct role in the mass extinction event that killed … more
Life & Non-humans
Beach-combing Neanderthals dived for shells
Did Neanderthals wear swimsuits? Probably not. But a new study suggests that some of these … more
Fisheries management is actually working, global analysis shows
Nearly half of the fish caught worldwide are from stocks that are scientifically monitored and, … more
‘The blob,’ food supply squeeze to blame for largest seabird die-off
The common murre is a self-sufficient, resilient bird. Though the seabird must eat about half … more
Glimpses of Fatherhood in Non-Pair-Bonding Chimps
Although they have no way of identifying their biological fathers, male chimpanzees form intimate bonds … more
Building materials come alive with help from bacteria
CU Boulder researchers have developed a new approach to designing more sustainable buildings with help from some … more
How is a brown recluse spider like a Samurai swordsmith?
There are two characteristics that work together to make spider silk so strong and tough. … more
Goldilocks Stars Are Best Places to Look for Life
In the search for life beyond Earth, astronomers look for planets in a star’s “habitable … more
Analyzing DNA in soil could be an effective way of tracking animals
It’s hard to protect something you can’t find. A new Stanford study reveals sampling soil … more
Including irregular time intervals improves animal movement studies
Studies of animal movement and behavior — including those addressing disease spread and animal conservation … more
Surprising Beauty Found in Bacterial Cultures
Microbial communities inhabit every ecosystem on Earth, from soil to rivers to the human gut. … more
