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Chirpless Crickets?
In the span of just a few years, male crickets on Kauai have evolved from boisterous to silent.
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Seed Banks
What is a seed bank? Haven't people been storing seeds for centuries? Not like this.
1 year, 8 months ago
Compulsively Cluttered
Compulsive hoarding syndrome is a condition that affects 11 million Americans.
1 year, 8 months ago
Learning a Language
How is it that some people seem to be really good at learning languages?
1 year, 8 months ago
Aphids and Brussel Sprouts
In a field experiment, scientists compared two groups of insects with different diets and discovered a food-chain reaction.
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Foxy Smell in the Garden
The Imperial Crown's infamous odor may have evolved as a way to repel herbivores such as moles, gophers or deer.
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The Camera's Eye
An old legend claims that the eyes take a picture of the last thing you see before you die. Is it true?
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Why Feel Guilty?
Why are humans the only species that seem to experience guilt?
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The Grandmother Hypothesis
While in many species, females die shortly after menopause, humans evolved because we needed Grandma's help.
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Bright Stripes Keep a Coral Reef Fish Well-Camouflaged
You could say this particular fish is a bit dazzling.
1 year, 8 months ago