We’re all familiar with the shell game, though many may not recognize it by that name. Popular with street swindlers and sports…

The Copper Age, sometimes referred to as the Chalcolithic period, was a time of technological transition for humans. As stone tools gave…

Meta-analysis can be a powerful way to reveal otherwise hidden or unclear associations, when done with care. In line with recent trends…

Crazed squirrels: we’ve all seen them. Some dashing toward you only to stop short long enough to glare with beady eyes before…

Cancer, the transformation of normal cells into malignant tumor cells, reigns among diseases as one of the leading causes of death around…

It behooves us for our brains to have a solid working knowledge of our bodies: to know where our limbs are, what…

For many of us, moving to a new house means recruiting a couple good friends to help pack and haul boxes. After…

The past couple of weeks have led to an extraordinary outpouring of discussions on open data and its place in scientific publishing…

Whether you love them or hate them, snakes have long captivated our interest and imagination. They’ve spurred countless stories and fears, some…

This menace may leap out at you in the subway or find you when you’re tucked away, safe in your bed; it…

Peregrine falcons, the world’s fastest-moving animal, are found on six continents around the world. Once an endangered species in the United States…

With the extreme weather we’ve witnessed all over the US this winter, some people may be planning new ways to stay safe…