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Hong Kong Panda Bears Down on World Record for Longevity

lundi 13 juillet 2015 — More Science, Everyday Science, Evolution, Health

The oldest giant panda living in captivity is set to challenge the world record for the animals' longevity, with her age said to put her on par with a human centenarian -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

Conservationists Decry U.S. Move to Not Penalize Hunter Who Killed Famed Wolf

dimanche 12 juillet 2015 — Energy & Sustainability, CONSERVATION, Evolution

The Utah hunter mistakenly shot and killed a gray wolf that had gained an international following for being the first of its kind seen at the Grand Canyon in 70 years -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

What Siberian Burials Reveal about the Relationship between Humans and Dogs

samedi 11 juillet 2015 — Web Exclusives, More Science, Evolution, Evolutionary Biology

The Kitoi hunter–gatherers gave their dogs elaborate mortuary rituals -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

Shark Bites Are Up, but Attack Risk Is Down?

samedi 11 juillet 2015 — More Science, Everyday Science, Society & Policy, Energy & Sustainability, CONSERVATION, Ecology, Evolution

California coast visitors are now 91 percent less likely to be bitten by a great white than they were in 1950, likely because beach populations of humans have risen dramatically -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

Bouncing Bots

jeudi 9 juillet 2015 — More Science, Energy & Sustainability, Evolution, Technology

The robots may navigate better because 3-D printing allows for a quick combination of multiple materials. Click here for a transcript of this video. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

Wolves and Monkeys: Unusual Hunting Buddies

mercredi 8 juillet 2015 — Energy & Sustainability, CONSERVATION, Environment, Evolution

In Ethiopia, rare wolves and primates have developed a great way to co-exist -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

Fungus Used to Quash Cancer-Causing Toxin

mercredi 8 juillet 2015 — More Science, Biology, Society & Policy, Energy & Sustainability, EARTH, Environment, Ecology, WEATHER, Evolution, Health, Infectious Diseases, THE BODY, WELLNESS, Technology

Combating chemical poison aflatoxin hinges on boosting fungal growth on African crops -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

New Shark Week Film Shows Rarely Seen Sharks of Cuba

mardi 7 juillet 2015 — More Science, Biology, Society & Policy, Energy & Sustainability, Ecology, Evolution

"Tiburones," on the Discovery Channel in early July, highlights growing U.S.–Cuban ocean science partnerships -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

Best Male Nightingale Vocalists Make Best Fathers

mardi 7 juillet 2015 — More Science, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Evolutionary Biology, Mind & Brain, Neuroscience

Male nightingales use singing virtuosity to signal prospective mates that they will be the most doting dads. Sabrina Imbler reports -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American

First Chimpanzees Caught Drinking Alcohol

lundi 6 juillet 2015 — More Science, Evolution, Health, Mind & Brain, Addiction & Recovery, Language & Linguistics, Psychiatry, Psychology, Thought & Cognition

What’s on tap? Fermented tree sap. Click here for a transcript of this video. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com

Scientific American