February 2013's selection of notable quotes
Can a vexing sense of entitlement actually aid in the pursuit of knowledge?
Because of their high protein and fat content and their reproductive efficiency, insects hold great promise for thwarting an impending global food crisis.
The problem threatens progress and stems from both a lack of attention to clear discourse and a scientific culture not focused on critical challenges.
Women have come a long way, but roadblocks remain
People carrying a certain gene variant that dictates fresh underarms are less likely to wear antiperspirant.
Maria Konnikova says the field of psychology has something to learn from great works of fiction.
An international survey suggests that labs may not be safe as researchers think.
Despite decades of work, compounds in frog skins have failed to yield new antibiotics. Why?
In the final chapter of his book on the origins of vertebrate sex, author and paleontologist John Long pays homage to the humble placoderm, which got the erotic ball rolling.