Molly Glick
These Bat Buddies Sound Eerily Alike
Female vampire bats start to mimic each other over time, offering an intriguing hint into intimate animal social circles
These Monkeys Hint at an Evolutionary Musical Mystery
Macaques are surprisingly deft at keeping the beat to the Backstreet Boys
Mapping Children’s Meltdowns in the Brain
Unique brain activity patterns could help point to treatments for sensory overload
The Story of Cat Domestication Just Got a Major Twist
Feline DNA findings have switched up the timing and birthplace of our furry friends
Why Some Volcanoes Don’t Explode
A new explanation for oddly calm lava flows is a little like stirring honey in a jar
This Huge Ocean Beast Shifts Sharks’ Evolutionary Timeline
Fossils from a 3-ton shark unearthed in northern Australia suggests these creatures grew into massive, fearsome predators earlier than previously thought
Ancient Folklore Upends Dangerous Savanna Myths
Literature from western India describe diverse savanna landscapes, defying the dogma that these ecosystems resulted from relatively recent deforestation
What Would Happen If a Black Hole Ripped Through Your Body
A frightening thought experiment offers surprisingly comforting results
Why Don’t We Have More Solar Planes?
These futuristic aircraft still haven’t fully taken off after five decades
Moss Might Survive Nearly Two Decades in Space
These plants showed “extraordinary durability” and may pave the way for extraterrestrial agriculture
