Apes Watch Thrillers Like We Do
A new study indicates that apes learn to anticipate coming events, a skill that could help in the wild.
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Why Are People Looting Clear Lake?
Thanks to drought and wildfire, previously hidden archaeological sites are now being exposed to passersby. And that's leading to a lot of theft.
Keep Quiet, for the Birds’ Sake
New research reveals the hidden effects of noise pollution on baby birds.
Why the Future of Drugs Is in Genetically Engineered Microbes
Though a new generation of genetically engineered microbes is raising fears about home-brew heroin, a technology de-coupled from the whims of growing seasons could also mean cheaper, legal drugs.
See an Open Northwest Passage From Space
This month, the Arctic will likely have some of the lowest levels of ice on record.
The First Library to Support Anonymous Internet Browsing Has Turned Off Tor
A library in a small New Hampshire town started to help Internet users around the world surf anonymously using Tor. Until the Department of Homeland Security raised a red flag.
This Year’s Sierra Nevada Snowpack Was the Lowest It’s Been in 500 Years
A major source of fresh water for California hit a historic nadir this spring.
All About That Apple Life
A sector-by-sector breakdown of all the ways Apple is sneaking into your daily life, work, and play.
Why the Addition of a Warning Label to Roundup Matters
Nathan Donley, a staff scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity, discusses the harmful side effects of the glyphosate.
Divesting for the Future
The University of California plans to divest from coal and oil sands. Will other major universities follow suit?