by
Brian Switek
Bipedal creature challenges hypothesis of why dinosaurs were so successful
by
Sid Perkins
A shelled microorganism may have thrived only at sites where hydrocarbons seep through the ocean floor
by
Jon Cohen
Using one virus to target another triggers novel immune response
by
Jon Cohen
Experts answer your questions about advances in AIDS treatment and the possibility of a cure
by
Sara Reardon
Serotonin allows blood-filled leeches to stretch their muscles to the max
“Fracking” for deep stores of methane may be contaminating nearby wells
by
Michael Balter
New radiocarbon dating suggests that Neandertals went extinct shortly after modern humans invaded their territories
by
Nazlie Latefi
Juvenile relative of giant meat-eater had a much different diet than its parents
by
Sid Perkins
Ancient bombardments may have transformed ammonia-rich ices into gaseous nitrogen
by
Heather Pringle
Bone found in 9000-year-old human excrement may be first definitive evidence of dogs in the New World—and of dogs being eaten by people
by
David Grimm and Robert Frederick
Listen to a roundup of some of our favorite stories from this week
by
Catherine Meyers
New test can tell whether premium sodas actually contain cola nut extract
by
Brian Switek
Bite marks found on ancient swimming reptile hint at intraspecies conflict
by
Sara Reardon
Analysis of global crop yields from 1980 to 2008 shows warming-induced declines
Test not as rigorous as hoped, however
Novel approach could make "thermoelectric" devices more practical
Extra appendage morphed into novel trait
by
Sid Perkins
New image provides clues to warped appearance
by
Helen Fields
Water makes flying harder, but not for the reasons you might think
Scientists produce tiny version of killer waves in the lab
Simulation demonstrates why we take risks for others
by
Michael Balter
Large structures found in 12,000-year-old farming village were probably not homes