Devin Reese
Devin Reese is the executive editor of Natural History and a science writer based in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Koalas Recover Genetic Diversity as Populations Expand
Their rebound shows resilience after a severe genetic bottleneck
The Surprising Reason Female Caribou Grow Antlers
Shed antlers offer a valuable mineral supplement for moms
60,000-Year-Old Ostrich Eggshells Depict Ancient Human Thoughts
Homo sapiens were grooving on geometry in the Stone Age
How Horses Make Two Sounds at Once
And what that says about their prowess as communicators
Mosquitoes Developed a Taste for Human Blood Before We Existed
About 2 million years ago, they evolved to feed on <i>Homo erectus</i>
Imaging the Most Far-Out Jellyfish Galaxy Ever Observed
… and shaking up our view of the universe 8.5 billion years ago
How the Triceratops Used Its Giant Nose
Its outsized nasal cavities helped it maintain body temperature
Blame Your Parents for Your Extreme Aversion to Snakes
But recognize that it’s a useful survival trait
Grinning During Sex Isn’t Contagious, But It Does Require Tempo
A new study of bonobos shows that they grin during vigorous socio-sexual interactions
Is a Strictly Enforced Fishing Ban Saving the Yangtze?
Ecologists detect promising, early signs of river recovery
A Rare Great White “Ghost” Caught in the Mediterranean
It’s good news for a vulnerable species on the decline











