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Tiny, Snackable Fish Are Linchpins of Coral Reef Ecosystems
Fish that are so small and shy that they escape attention may be the foundation of reefs’ outsize productivity
What Happened to All of the Universe's Antimatter?
Differences between matter and antimatter could help explain why the cosmos mostly lacks the latter today, researchers say
New Law Would Help Bees--but Could Leave Other Pollinators out in the…
Proposed legislation focuses mostly on threats to honeybees and their wild cousins
Only 150 of Your Facebook Contacts Are Real Friends
Even with social media, we max out at 150 real relationships
Bird Beak Shapes Depend on More Than Diet
A study found that only a small percentage of bird beak shape variation is dependent on diet, with other factors, like display and nest construction, probably playing parts too.
Government Attempts to Silence Science Are Revealed in Detail
A tracker reveals more than 300 government attempts to suppress knowledge
How Plastic Became a Plague
Plastic pollution, including tiny bits known as microplastic, permeate the environment, posing a threat to human and planetary health
Creative Types Reserve a Special Corner of the Brain for Dreaming Big
Artists, novelists, actors and directors excel at tapping into “imagination” circuits
Turn Methane into CO 2 to Reduce Warming, Experts Propose
Converting methane into a less potent greenhouse gas would need to be done along with overall emissions reductions
What Prevents Pluto's Ocean from Freezing?
Layers of ice-like gas hydrates may insulate frigid ocean worlds across the cosmos
Animals Use Brain Tricks to See in the Dark
Many animals once thought to have poor sight in low light use tricks in their nervous systems to see brilliantly in the dark
How Wild Should We Let the Solar System Be?
Experts argue that more than 85 percent of the solar system should be left untouched so that we can sustainably move off-world
Cannabis Compound Eases Anxiety and Cravings of Heroin Addiction
Cannabidiol reduces levels of stress hormone and blunts urge to use opioids
The Next Wave of Immuno-Oncology
A cutting-edge therapy currently used for blood cancers is now being adapted to fight solid tumors
The Sleep-Dementia Connection
Could a better nighttime rest help delay the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease?
Firefighter Suicides Rise in the Wake of Deadly Wildland Blazes
The stress of battling repeated, massive wildfires is taking a toll on the mental health of first responders
Bag Bans Won't Solve the Plastic Pollution Problem
Policies need to address a deeper, more systemic failure of global recycling systems
How to Be a Data-Driven Parent
Economist Emily Oster explains how to make the best decisions for your particular child, using the scientific evidence at hand
The Roots of Human Aggression
Experiments in humans and animals have started to identify how violent behaviors begin in the brain
An Intimate Portrait of Asian Elephants, A Case for Math-Driven Physics, and…
Book recommendations from the editors of Scientific American
CO2 Levels Just Hit Another Record—Here’s Why It Matters
Atmospheric carbon dioxide recently reached 415 parts per million for the first time
A Loaded Gun Can Be Dangerous Even If Only a Dog Is…
Even man’s most loyal companion can’t be trusted around guns
Government Attempts to Silence Science Are Revealed in Detail
A tracker reveals more than 300 government attempts to suppress knowledge