All Stories

Space

World of Three Suns

A planet in the Milky Way tightly orbits the main star of a stellar trio.

Humans

A Plankhouse Past

Unearthing an ancient Native American village provides glimpses of early life on North America's west coast.

Math

Monkeys Count

Monkeys can match the number of faces they see to the number of voices they hear.

Microbes

Fungus hunt

Scientists are collecting information to create a family tree for fungi (and mushrooms).

Animals

Sleepless at Sea

Some marine moms and babies stay awake for weeks after the infants are born.

Planets

Cousin Earth

Astronomers have found a solid, Earthlike planet just 15 light-years beyond the solar system.

Archaeology

Glassworks in ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptians were producing and exporting glass more than 3,000 years ago.

Chemistry

Bang, sparkle, burst, and boom

Fireworks put on a dazzling, colorful chemical show.

Animals

Dolphin Sponge Moms

Young dolphins learn tool use from their mothers.

Plants

Fastest Plant on Earth

The bunchberry dogwood shoots pollen into the air at an amazing speed.

Tech

Boosting Fuel Cells

Young scientists tackle projects to improve energy sources for cars and homes.

Brain

The smell of trust

A whiff of a brain chemical known as oxytocin may make people more trusting when making a deal.