Articles
Magnetic Fish Hooks Save Sharks
A chance discovery that sharks avoid rare earth magnets may help protect them from over-fishing.
A Gene for Fish Odor
The discovery of a gene that explains an embarrassing body odor offers a little comfort to those who suffer.
Strands of Evidence
Your hair may reveal more about you than you realize—including where you live and where you have been.
The World Ant Tour
American scientists visit European museums to photograph ants in exquisite detail.
Boosting Kids' Brain Power
Could a brain-stimulating technique that uses an electrical current enhance math abilities in children?
Social Skills: Kids vs. Apes
To see what sets humans apart, anthropologist Victoria Wobber challenges young apes and children to do the same tasks.
Elements in the Ocean
Marine geochemist Catherine Jeandel has bottled the world's oceans to decipher their past—and future.