Did Our Ancestors Actually Wield Clubs?
Inspired by pop culture depictions of cavepeople, an archaeologist searches for what is real and what is a myth
Animal Personalities Can Trip Up Science
Individual behavior patterns may skew studies, but researchers have a solution to this problem
The Long History of Forcing Jews to Wear Anti-Semitic Badges
The practice was common in medieval Europe
Is Saliva the Next Frontier in Cancer Detection?
Scientists are finding tumor signals in spit that could be key to developing diagnostic tests for various types of cancer
This Danish Church Is a Beacon for How to Protect Wildlife From Artificial Light
A proposed design looks to automatically adjust the exterior lighting on the Anholt Island building to the moonlight
DNA Buried in Sediment Helps Scientists Picture Past Ecosystems
Examining the evidence offers a way to look back at now damaged environments
Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out How Animals Follow a Scent to Its Source
Uncovering the varied strategies that animals employ could help engineers develop robots that accomplish similar tasks
How Lunar Cycles Guide the Spawning of Sea Creatures
Researchers are starting to understand the biological rhythms that sync worms and corals to phases of the moon
The Brief but Shining Life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a Poet Who Gave Dignity to the Black Experience
A prolific writer, he inspired such luminaries as Maya Angelou and Langston Hughes
In Namibia, Lions Are King of the Beach
As the big cats return to hunting fur seals on the Skeleton Coast, a new project tries to keep people out of the way
These Tsunami Detectives Search for Ancient Disasters
The gigantic waves have been decimating coastlines since time immemorial. We ignore these prehistoric warnings at our own peril.
Can Green Hydrogen Help Power Latin America?
In anticipation of future demand, several projects are underway in the region to produce this clean energy source
Can Satellites Really Detect Whales From Space?
Distant identification of whales is improving rapidly, but finding the behemoth creatures is still surprisingly tricky
The Scientific History of Cannabinoids
Hundreds of these cannabis-related chemicals, both natural and synthetic, now exist, and researchers want to know how they can hurt and help us
How Should Scientists Navigate the Ethics of Ancient Human DNA Research?
Paleogenomic research has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, igniting heated debate about studying remains
How Saliva Changes the Flavor of Food
The liquid impacts how we perceive taste and can influence what we choose to eat
Farmers May Not Have to Choose Between Crops and Solar Panels
With a new photovoltaic panel, researchers harness sunshine to harvest energy and food together, taking advantage of the full light spectrum
How Space Radiation Threatens Lunar Exploration
Scientists are studying the possible impacts of the hazard on astronauts who will travel to the moon
The Tudor Roots of Modern Billionaires' Philanthropy
The debate over how to manage the wealthy's fortunes after their deaths traces its roots to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
How We Came to Know and Fear the Doomsday Glacier
We’re only beginning to understand Antarctica's Thwaites, the world's most vulnerable glacier
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