10 Questions for Mark Mello, Moth Man
The zoologist attributes his affinity for nature to a childhood of tromping outdoors.
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Annual Prizes Honor the Stranger Side of Science
The IgNobel Prizes salute unusual research, such as an investigation of dung beetle navigation.
A Monarch Retreat
For Californians, Thanksgiving is prime time for butterfly counting.
Bristling at the Cold
Its brown and black bristles help this creature survive harsh winters.
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The Other Golden Rule
Why most mammals—even elephants—take only 20-30 seconds to urinate.
The Other Golden Rule
Did you know that most mammals, from a house cat to an elephant, take roughly the same amount of time to urinate?
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So Far, No Silver Bullet To Stop Lethal Bat Fungus
Scientists say antifungal bacteria could help fight the fungus causing white-nose syndrome.
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The Myth of the Woolly Bear
Can woolly bear caterpillars predict winter weather?
Rainbow in a Tree
This eucalyptus’ kaleidoscopic bark is a photographer’s delight.