Emily Sohn

All Stories by Emily Sohn

  1. Animals

    Gliders in the family

    Two rare gliding mammals may be the closest living relatives of modern primates.

  2. Fossils

    Digging Dinos

    Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur species that spent time underground.

  3. Space

    Monster Black Holes

    Scientists have discovered black holes that are far more massive than they had thought possible.

  4. Physics

    Explainer: How a synchrotron works

    Giant magnets direct superfast light into beams up to 30 million times as bright as those produced by a laser pointer.

  5. Environment

    Acid snails

    Changing chemistry in the world's oceans could affect the ability of a snail to defend itself.

  6. Tech

    Big Machine Reveals Small Worlds

    A football-field-sized machine is giving researchers insight into medicine, forensics, and even chocolate.

  7. Humans

    Ancient cave behavior

    In a South African cave, scientists have found the oldest evidence of people acting like modern humans.

  8. Tech

    Weaving with light

    By weaving tiny crystals into fabrics, a new technology is lighting up the night for people who lack electricity.

  9. Animals

    Crows Carry Cameras for Science

    Tiny cameras attached to the tail feathers of crows allow scientists to observe the birds using tools in the wild.

  10. Agriculture

    Flush-free fertilizer

    Scientists have found a new use for human urine — as a potent crop fertilizer.

  11. Tech

    Seen on the Science Fair Scene

    At science fairs, students get to travel the world, gain research experience, and make new friends. Oh, yeah, and then there are the prizes.

  12. Ecosystems

    Underwater jungles

    Cold-water-loving kelp forests may be surprisingly abundant in the tropics.