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Attorney for the Animals, Your Honor

In memory of Steve Wise, a tireless defender of animal rights.

February 19, 2024

Unraveling the Evolution of Flight

Bird brain scans and dinosaur fossils hint at when the first creatures grew wings.

February 16, 2024

The Thorny Ethics of Making Alien Planets Habitable

Terraforming Mars could risk exterminating the very lifeforms we dream of discovering.

February 15, 2024

The Groundhog Watchers

Meet Susan and Joe. Their daily observations of the groundhogs in their yard are making science history.

February 15, 2024

5 Myths About Love and Desire

Love languages aren’t a thing, and sex every day is probably overdoing it.

February 14, 2024

A Glitch in My Serenade

Could AI help me compose a musical expression of love?

February 14, 2024

The Brave New Science of Love

What casual sex, pigeon relationships, and a drug for broken hearts can tell us about love.

February 12, 2024

The Tiny Ant and the Mighty Lion

How one insect is reshaping the ecosystem of the African savannah.

February 9, 2024

Tools of the Wild: Unveiling the Crafty Side of Nature

It’s time to rethink what tools reveal about animal intelligence and evolution.

February 9, 2024

So Much Depends Upon Antarctica

The magnificence of the continent that’s changing our world.

February 8, 2024

The Hidden Butterfly Trade

How the lucrative market could spark conservation.

February 7, 2024

How to Guarantee the Safety of Autonomous Vehicles

The key to preventing crashes is to know what you don’t know.

February 6, 2024