A round-up of recent discoveries in behavior research
Viruses that attack bacteria may be an important component of our gut microbiota.
Two new fossils of ancient primates shed light on the divergence of apes and Old World monkeys.
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
Researchers find zero evidence for Lyme-induced autism.
Better health care in Gambian villages lead to flip-flopping selection pressures on height and weight.
This dramatic science fiction film follows a grieving father using his research to understand his infant son’s gruesome death—and explores the culture and ethics of science along the way.
Fossilized skeletal remains of the hominid Australopithecus sediba add to the puzzle of human evolution.
The insect-inspired dance by choreographer Paul Taylor strikes the perfect balance between six-legged realism and artistic fancy.
New studies of tadpole shrimp and other organisms show that the term “living fossil” is inaccurate and misleading.