Biology

New technology gives whales a flying checkup.
Peter Gwynne, Contributor
New research builds case for a biological link between stimulant use and HIV onset.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
The everyday wood mouse can sense magnetic fields -- possibly via quantum processes.
Michael Greshko, Contributor
It wasn’t sanitation that spread the disease.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
A study of lakes in Connecticut reveals that recreational angling pushes largemouth bass to evolve.
Devin Powell, Contributor
Research decodes genetics behind flower's wide-ranging beauty.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Scientists could be getting close to identifying some of the genes that increase the risk of alcohol dependence.
Benjamin Plackett, Contributor
Researchers discover potentially quick, cheap technique.
Ben P. Stein, Contributor
Urban 'microbiome' can offer glimpses into disease trends.
Brian Owens, Contributor
Hungry hippos heft grass from African savannahs to rivers.
Leigh Cooper, Contributor
Combining treated bed nets with potential vaccines could make matters worse.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Brown-headed cowbirds use distance to judge threat of approaching cars.
Leigh Cooper, Contributor