Lemurs sometimes mix their smelly secretions to produce a bouquet of stank—which may boost the perfume’s staying power. Karen Hopkin reports. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
An analysis of tools found in the Russian archaeological site of Sungir shows how Homo sapiens developed techniques to mold hard materials -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
An analysis of tools found in the Russian archaeological site of Sungir shows how Homo sapiens developed techniques to mold hard materials -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The beautiful, bizarre animal was discovered this week during NOAA's exploration of the area around the Mariana Trench -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Researchers delving into genetics, social networks and animal behavior are discovering how friendship affects our health and well-being—and how it played a part in our evolutionary story -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
When a species of nightshade is injured by hungry beetles, it produces sugary nectar at the wound site. The nectar attracts ants that then keep the beetles at bay. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com