News

  1. Anthropology

    An ancient Chinese skull might change how we see our human roots

    Digital reconstruction of a partially crushed skull suggests new insight into Homo sapiens’ evolutionary relationship to Denisovans and Neandertals.

    By Bruce Bower
  2. Animals

    Is camouflage better than warning colors? For insects, it depends

    The effectiveness of camouflage or warning colors for insect defense depends on conditions such as light levels and how many predators are around.

    By Jake Buehler
  3. Psychology

    Striking moments make previous memories stronger

    Emotional events help solidify memories. The findings may one day help students study or trauma survivors recover.

    By Sujata Gupta
  4. Physics

    Ice is more flexible than you think, a new nano-movie shows

    Scientists have filmed nanoscale ice crystals adapting to trapped air bubbles without losing structural integrity.