A putative new species of spider found in the Peruvian Amazon uses forest debris to weave sculptures that resemble a giant spider into its web.
A putative new species of spider found in the Peruvian Amazon uses forest debris to weave sculptures that resemble a giant spider into its web.
A roundup of species that made their scientific debut in 2012, and a few that said goodbye as well
The science images and videos that captured our attention in 2012
Tumor cells can exhibit different behaviors despite being genetically indistinguishable.
Scientists engineer a spectrum of artificial pigments to understand how animals see in color.
Certain immune cells keep adipose tissue in check by helping to define normal and abnormal physiological states.
A hormone called jasmonate mediates plants' responses to touch and can boost defenses against pests.
A precision microfluidic system enables single-cell analysis of growth and division.
Three patents on transgenic apes in the European Union will be challenged by animal rights activists.
Misfolded α-synuclein proteins promote the spread of Parkinson’s pathology in mouse brains.