The remora clings to other fish—and appears to use an unusual sense of touch to do so. Christopher Intagliata reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Soil bacteria may have taken residence in early algal species, gifting the algae with the ability to withstand drier conditions on land. Annie Sneed reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Hunted areas of Gabon have fewer large mammals and a thicker forest understory—but they also have fewer termites. Jason G. Goldman reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The starfish relatives can recognize patterns using photoreceptors on their arms—and their color-changing abilities could have something to do with it. Christopher Intagliata reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Scientists observed two Atlantic puffins using sticks to scratch themselves—the first known instance of seabirds using tools. Christopher Intagliata reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com