What happened when a meteorite the size of four Mount Everests hit Earth?
Giant impact had silver lining for life, according to new study
Oct. 21, 2024 • ~5 min
Big discovery about microscopic ‘water bears’
Bit of happenstance, second look at ancient fossils leads to new insights into evolution of tardigrade, one of most indestructible life forms on planet
Oct. 16, 2024 • ~7 min
When we say ‘smart,’ what do we mean?
Computer scientist says we should shift focus to 'educability'
Oct. 16, 2024 • ~5 min
The making of the gut
Studies connect genetics, physics in embryonic development
Oct. 16, 2024 • ~7 min
How whales and dolphins adapted for life on the water
Backbones of ocean-dwelling mammals evolved differently than those of species living closer to shore, study finds
Oct. 15, 2024 • ~9 min
Journey to a key front in climate-change fight
Amazon immersion fosters partnerships, offers students, researchers hard look at threats to economic security, environment of rainforest as Earth warms
Oct. 3, 2024 • ~24 min
A birder’s biggest enemy in rainforest: complacency
Senior integrative biology concentrator spots 121 species during research, teaching intensive in Amazon
Oct. 3, 2024 • ~7 min
Redefining the good life
Climate activist urges people to counter a culture run on fear and fossil fuel
Oct. 3, 2024 • ~7 min
Blue, green, gold: Why eyes of wild cats vary in color
Study traces iris diversity to gray-eyed ancestor
Oct. 2, 2024 • ~7 min
An idea with legs
Research suggests the scuttling sea robin may serve as evolutionary model for trait development, including in humans
Sept. 26, 2024 • ~7 min
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