Katharine Gammon
A Snaky Use for CRISPR
Indiana Jones would love to hear about this new application for the gene-editing technology.
We’re Polluting Our Forests—with Noise
Are hiking and biking incompatible with protecting wildlife?
A Crystal Ball for Evolution
Long-term evolution may be more predictable than we assumed.
Color-Coding Crops for Climate Change
Novel ways to use gene-editing to make farming more sustainable.
The Age of Rebellion
The surprising relationship between age and success in rebellions.
The Shark Whisperer
Donald Nelson spent his life undoing the damage that Jaws did to the perception of sharks.
What a Bronze Age Skeleton Reveals About Cavities
Here’s a hint: He didn’t eat processed foods and sugar.
How Does Blood Splatter in Space?
Forensics has reached the final frontier, and could be used to solve future space accidents—or crimes.
Humpback Whales Caught Humping
The first observation of humpback whale copulation reveals a surprise.
There’s Even Plastic in Clouds
Five new places scientists have uncovered plastics.