Two species of songbirds pack their nests with scavenged cigarette butts that repel irksome parasites.
Two species of songbirds pack their nests with scavenged cigarette butts that repel irksome parasites.
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.
A type of scallop expels water and waste through a sort of cough that could reveal clues about water quality.
Using satellite data, researchers calculate that mountain pine beetle infestations raise summertime temperatures in British Columbia’s pine forests by 1 degree Celsius.
Decades can pass between the discovery of a new animal or plant and its official debut in the scientific literature.
An all-female species, distantly related to flatworms, steals all of genetic material it needs to diversify its genome.
The crucial importance of language in the debate over the regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic tests