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.
Two species of songbirds pack their nests with scavenged cigarette butts that repel irksome parasites.
The Supreme Court agrees to hear a case deciding if two cancer genes should continue to be protected by patent.
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.
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.
The Kyoto agreement to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions was flawed, but it provides useful lessons for upcoming climate regulation negotiations.
A type of scallop expels water and waste through a sort of cough that could reveal clues about water quality.