October 2006
Sociable Killers
New studies of the white shark (aka great white) show that its social life and hunting strategies are complex
July-August 2006
The Other Kinsey Report
Alfred C. Kinsey's scientific interests went well beyond sex.
May 2004
Egypt’s Young and Restless
Through Islam and the Internet, a new generation seeks its fair share.
May 2001
Mothers and Others
From queen bees to elephant matriarchs, many animal mothers are assisted by others in rearing offspring.
June 2000
A Star Is Born
The fleshy pink "fingers" on the snout of the star-nosed mole point to this animal's unique evolutionary history.
June 1998
Voracious Evolution
Discoveries of more complete remains of cartilagenous fishes have shed new light on the prehistory of sharks and their relatives.
November 1989
The Creation Myths of Cooperstown
Or why the Cardiff Giants are an unbeatable and appropriately named team.