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Evolution
Turtles Not Among the “Silent Majority” of Reptiles
Biologists used to think turtles belonged to the “silent majority” of reptiles, meaning if turtles made sounds—no one was listening. One reptile guide from...
Chimps Outplay Humans in Brain Games
We humans assume we are the smartest of all creations. In a world with over 8.7 million species, only we have the ability to...
Spider’s Scat Disguise May Be Its Salvation
Ever look in the mirror first thing in the morning and say, I look like crap! Well, for some spiders, looking like poop can...
Furious New Science Fiction from Mark Alpert
Scientific American editor-turned-scifi-writer Mark Alpert, author of Final Theory and Extinction, talks about his latest book The Furies.
Colorful Birds Can Also Belt Tunes
When you think of birds, you probably imagine their dazzling plumage or their beautiful songs. But since the days of Darwin, scientists have figured...
