An approaching predator inspires ultrasonic rasping in insect prey

Inspired by tea leaves’ reverse route, physicists demonstrate that water’s surface tension allows unexpected movement

Terrapins' light displays, a natural fish experiment and how a variety of eye colors persist in white Europeans, presented June 21-25 in Snowbird, Utah

Removing bacteria in wasps saves crossbred offspring from death

Asymmetry in sense of smell alters behavior

Gold jewelry, bronze axes and dozens of bodies uncovered in Wari empire ceremonial room

Measurements in southern China find quick healing of fractured rock

New formula relates city size to infrastructure, productivity

Spiral beams allow multiple information streams in one cable

Wild and obscure species provide resistance to deadly fungus

More than 35 years after launch, the probe finally nears the solar system's edge

Findings in small group hint that DNA-based therapy could work

Recently immunized people are not more apt to develop Guillain-Barre syndrome

A 700,000-year-old fossil proves astoundingly well preserved

Primates that live with many others know not to steal food when someone is watching

Pulse can be measured by examining a video of subtle head motions

Contested study traces slingshot shoulders to 2-million-year-old ancestor