Organizations are calling for a common set of sign language for scientific terms.
Organizations are calling for a common set of sign language for scientific terms.
In the introduction to his latest book, renowned naturalist George Schaller describes the evolving role of the field biologist through the lens of his experiences with Himalayan wildlife.
| December 1, 2012
Meet some of the people featured in the December 2012 issue of The Scientist.
Certain immune cells keep adipose tissue in check by helping to define normal and abnormal physiological states.
Can emulating our early human ancestors make us healthier?
The role of field biologists is changing as conservation biology evolves and ecological challenges mount.
A new show at New York’s Museum of Art and Design celebrates olfaction and the science behind modern perfume making.
Autism researchers are testing the ability of whipworm eggs to treat autism in a new clinical trial.
Using satellite data, researchers calculate that mountain pine beetle infestations raise summertime temperatures in British Columbia’s pine forests by 1 degree Celsius.
The crucial importance of language in the debate over the regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic tests