Environment Do Animals Prefer Smarter Mates? A recent paper has revealed the first direct link (in a non-human species) between female mating preference and intelligence. Therese Koch
Education Celebrity Endorsements Help Doubters Accept the Truth of Evolution People who don't believe scientists will listen to George Clooney. Tom Jacobs
Environment Meet the Grolar Bear There's a hybrid bear roaming the Arctic—and as the sea ice melts, scientists expect more inter-species breeding to come. Eva Holland
Social Justice Musicians May Not Have Better Sex Lives After All New research throws doubt on the notion that musical ability indicates strong potential as a romantic partner. Tom Jacobs
Environment Darwin Day and the Science of Science Denial Why Charles Darwin is the perfect figure for an international celebration of science. Michael White
Environment Bonobos Have Lots of Sex, Are Awesome, May Hold Key to Our Past Meet your favorite primate. Ryan O'Hanlon