Bob Grant
Are Rare Earths Really That Rare?
Misnomers and international trade
The Surprisingly Ancient Origins of Your Dog
New research shakes up the history of humanity’s best friend
The Universe Is a Mirror
And it’s reflecting back wrinkles
Why Are Narwhals Messing with Hydrophones?
The unicorns of the ocean might also be the kitties of the sea
This Is a Laser Blast Straight to the Psyche
In a demonstration of long-distant space communication, NASA beamed photons to a receiver millions of miles from Earth
Unique Puke Fossil Reveals New Pterosaur Species
Discoveries abound in an ancient predator’s upchuck
Neanderthals: Do a Little Art and Take a Stroll on the Beach
Two recent discoveries about the extinct human species refine our understanding of our evolutionary kin
The Brain’s Hidden Drain
Newly discovered vessels may be key to flushing waste away from our brains
Orcas Giveth and Orcas Taketh Away
Killer whales divulge more of their private lives with never-before-seen images of a wild birth and gruesome hunts
Is the Moon Worth Mining?
Lunar riches may lie in wait. But securing the bounty may be a logistical nightmare.