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Animals

Blotchy face, big-time wasp

If paper wasps pretend to be something they're not, their peers get angry.

Brain

Swedish Rhapsody

Celebrations honoring the world's top scientists brought students from many countries to Sweden to tour, learn, talk, and party.

Environment

The birds are falling

The disappearance of many birds could harm ecosystems that depend on them.

Earth

Ancient heights

Leaf fossils can help track the rise and fall of mountain ranges.

Earth

A volcano wakes up

Earthquakes, small eruptions, and a new lava dome unsettle Mount St. Helens.

Archaeology

Decoding a beverage jar

Ancient pottery provides hints of the world's oldest known wine.

Physics

Gaining a swift lift

The whirlpools of air that allow insects to fly may also help birds.

Tech

Crime lab

From accidents to crime scenes, scientists are helping detectives solve mysteries.

Math

Detecting True Art

Mathematics can help decide whether a painting is a forgery or a group effort.

Climate

A change in climate

Global warming may be wiping out some plants and animals or pushing them into new habitats.

Animals

Gecko night vision

Certain geckos can tell colors apart even in dim moonlight.

Planets

Icy Orbs at the Solar System’s Edge

A ring at the solar system's outskirts appears to contain smaller objects than expected.