Fossils Latest Fossils: Dinosaurs, Whales and More August 26, 2016 Here's a quick survey of news about fossils, including remains of some monstrous creatures and a tiny one, too. CONTINUE READING
Health The Healing Powers of Nature August 23, 2016 Independent studies celebrate the ability of nature to improve human health and well-being. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Weekend Biomimetics Parade August 20, 2016 Here's a quick list of exciting news about how imitation of nature's designs is leading to wonderful inventions. CONTINUE READING
Dating Methods Radiation, Mistakes, and Assumptions August 19, 2016 Three news items about atomic radiation should cause us to beware of academic overstatement. CONTINUE READING
Darwin and Evolution Darwinism as All-Purpose Fiction Plot August 13, 2016 No scientific rigor needed. Just say "It evolved." CONTINUE READING
Darwin and Evolution Non-Darwinian Biological Change August 11, 2016 Scientists find many examples of biological change that do not fit the mutation-selection paradigm. CONTINUE READING
Botany Sunflower Motion Is Complex August 9, 2016 They follow the sun, but how? Scientists are just finding out the mechanisms behind light tracking in sunflowers. CONTINUE READING
Botany For the Love of Trees July 23, 2016 You don't have to be a proverbial tree-hugger to love trees and wonder at all the things they can do, and do for us. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Celebrate Independence from Darwin July 4, 2016 With so much great science news about design, who needs to maintain allegiance to King Charles? CONTINUE READING
Terrestrial Zoology Flowers Create 'Electric Landing Lights' for Bees June 14, 2016 How do bees know which flowers to visit, and where on the flowers to land? CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Masters of Physics in Nature June 8, 2016 Plants and animals sometimes keep PhD physicists wondering how they do what they do. CONTINUE READING
Botany Want a Wood-Plastic Bowl for Your Wood Stew? June 6, 2016 Scientists are realizing that components of wood have many practical and healthful uses. CONTINUE READING
Botany Peas and Prosperity June 1, 2016 A healthy plant community relies on natural mechanisms that agricultural scientists can tap into. CONTINUE READING
Biomimetics Re-inventing Transportation by Watching Animals May 31, 2016 Here are 3 ways science is advancing through the imitation of nature. CONTINUE READING
Botany Sunflower Motion Is a Black Box May 30, 2016 Something as commonly observable as sunflowers following the sun is difficult to explain. CONTINUE READING