How Archaeologists Try To Smell, Hear, And Taste The Past
Archeologists in movies have a reputation for being hands-on, like Indiana Jones unearthing hidden treasure, or Lara Croft running through a temple. Archeology in real life tends to be a bit more sede...
8 Okt 202518min
Moth Survival Strategies And A Rodent Thumbnail Mystery
If you’re a moth trying to stay uneaten, there are competing strategies. Some moths rely on camouflage, trying to blend in. Other moths take the opposite approach: They’re bold and bright, with colors...
7 Okt 202518min
As The CDC Falters, How Do We Fill Public Health Gaps?
Our country’s public health system is ailing. With layoffs and leadership changes at the CDC, changing vaccine guidelines, a government shutdown, and declining public trust—where do we go from here? C...
6 Okt 202512min
Anthropologists Have A Bone To Pick With New Skull Finding
There’s fresh drama in the field of human origins! A new analysis of an ancient hominid skull from China challenges what we thought we knew about our ancestral family tree, and its timeline—at least a...
3 Okt 202512min
Remembering Primatologist Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, died on October 1 at the age of 91. Goodall was born in London in 1934, and her curiosity about the natural world led her to th...
2 Okt 202517min
What Do We Know About SSRI Antidepressant Withdrawal?
Roughly 1 in 10 Americans take antidepressants. The most common type is SSRIs, or selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors, like Prozac, Lexapro, and Zoloft. But what happens when you stop taking the...
2 Okt 202518min
Asha de Vos’ Journey From Deck Hand To Marine Science Leader
The tropical waters of Sri Lanka, an island off the coast of India, are home to a population of blue whales unlike any other. These whales stay put, while every other known population migrates. That d...
1 Okt 202518min
Why Painters Are Obsessed With The Duck Stamp Art Contest
In mid-September, artists from around the country convened in Laurel, Maryland, for one of the splashiest events in the wildlife art world: the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. At the annual event, art...
30 Sep 202519min
