News

  1. Animals

    Clownfish noisemaker is new to science

    Clownfish make "pop-pop-pop" noises at each other by clacking their teeth together in a novel way.

    By Susan Milius
  2. Materials Science

    Heal thyself—again and again

    A new self-healing material can repeatedly repair damage at the same spot.

    By Sarah Webb
  3. Earth

    Tree rings tell tale of megadroughts

    Tree rings in ancient timber show that the Colorado Plateau experienced a 60-year drought in the 12th century.

    By Sid Perkins
  4. Animals

    Moths mimic ‘Don’t eat me’ sounds

    Moths that make clicking noises at predatory bats are mimicking a defensive signal made by other moths that click and also taste bad.