Reef fish, once thought to be unable to see red wavelengths, not only fluoresce deep red, but males of some species react to seeing their own bioluminescent pattern.

Bacterial populations’ differing strategies for responding to their environment can set genetic routes to speciation.

Contests that challenge young scientists to explain their research without jargon are turning science communication into a competitive sport.

Researchers have installed an advanced genomics lab facility aboard a boat to create a floating molecular testing facility for marine life sciences

The speed of water flowing around coralline algae, a critical member of coral reef and coastal seaweed communities, affects their response to ocean acidification.

Watch University of Florida biologist Leonid Moroz describe his novel approach aboard his floating genome sequencing lab.

A number of competitions around the world are challenging young scientists to describe their research in mere minutes.

Meet the researcher struggling to gain approval for his medical device, which was originally designed to relieve back pain, but turned out to be an orgasm inducer.

Scientists report for the first time that a snail’s seminal fluid proteins can suppress the mating success of the male side of its hermaphroditic partner.

A new class of pheromones, triacylglycerides, helps male fruit flies mark their mates to deter rivals.

For centuries, scientists have been trying to understand the mechanics of human intercourse. MRI technology made it possible for them to get an inside view.

Meet some of the people featured in the July 2014 issue of The Scientist