Humans
- Psychology
Roller coaster thrills
Riding roller coasters is about the need that some people have to seek thrills and take risks.
- Health & Medicine
Workouts: Does Stretching Help?
Stretching before exercise or sports may not improve performance or reduce the chance of injury.
- Humans
Traces of Ancient Campfires
Researchers have unearthed traces of what may be among the oldest human-controlled fires.
- Humans
Hints of Life in Ancient Lava
Ancient lava may contain some of the earliest traces of life on Earth.
- Animals
Male baboons get mellow
Females may get male baboons to tone down violent behavior and become more cooperative.
- Health & Medicine
Allergies: From bee stings to peanuts
As more and more people develop allergies, researchers are looking for ways to treat and prevent severe allergic reactions.
- Humans
The taming of the cat
People had pet cats at least 9,500 years ago, long before ancient Egyptians started worshipping felines.
- Animals
Snagging insects, hummingbird style
A hummingbird has an unexpectedly flexible lower bill to help it catch bugs.
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- Animals
Some birds heed a monkey’s warnings
An African forest bird can tell which monkey alarm calls to pay attention to.
- Health & Medicine
Moving Good Fats from Fish to Mice
Healthful fats from fish could end up in beef, eggs, and other foods.
- Health & Medicine
Walking to exercise the brain
Light exercise can help elderly people keep their brains in shape.
