Features
Virtual Universe
Centuries of astronomy, plus video-game technology, offer a stunning new perspective on our place in space.
A Horny Proposition
Why do some female bovids have horns, whereas others don’t?
Pompadours in the Palms
A rare bird’s elaborate mating habits help a tropical tree disperse its seeds.
Aging, Cancer and Stress
Elizabeth Blackburn's work on telomeres led to new research and discoveries
The Curious, Bloody Lives of Vampire Bats
Vampire bats display adaptations to their diet
Slippery Business
Scientists race to understand the reproductive biology of freshwater eels.
To Kill a Cormorant
Are double-crested cormorants overrunning their niche—or recovering from centuries of suppression?
Bodies in Sync
Contagious laughter, yawns, and moods offer insight into empathy’s origins.
A Long Drink of Water
For thirsty sea snakes, the ocean can be a desert.
Far from the Forests of the Night
Tigers and other “exotics” have become hefty commodities in the U.S.