Life science

Putting stereotypes on the sidelines

Friday, February 3, 2012
by Peggy Coulombe

Sun Devil Spirit SquadDo you think cheerleaders are airheads? Think again. Many of the women you see dancing on the sidelines during games also have degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

The coolest hangout

Wednesday, December 7, 2011
by Diane Boudreau, photos by Allie Nicodemo

When the temperature soars, we gravitate to green. How do plants keep the environment cool?

Ugly bugs compete in 'Wild West' showdown

Tuesday, November 8, 2011
by Evan Lewis

Ugly bugThis year's Ugly Bug contestants suck blood, hatch parasitic larvae, and even eat dung.

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Build a better monster

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
by Peggy Coulombe

Make your own freaky fiend with the Monster Manual.

Meals for monsters

Friday, October 7, 2011
story and photos by Pete Zrioka

Gila monsterWill desert-dwelling Gila monsters have enough food and water as the climate changes?

Glowing mushrooms and T. rex leech

Friday, May 27, 2011
by Carol Hughes

lizard eyeGlow-in-the-dark mushrooms, a fish that’s flat as a pancake, Titanic-eating bacterium, and a T. rex leech with enormous teeth are some of the coolest new species discovered in 2010. See them all here!

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Python parenting

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
by Allie Nicodemo, photos by Pete Zrioka

Snake faceMammals are known for their parenting, but reptiles have a few cool tricks of their own for caring for their young.

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Bee role

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
by Diane Boudreau

BeesStudying how a bee grows up to be a queen can teach us a lot about how genes interact with the environment.

Creepy crawlers take contest to another dimension

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Jewel waspThis year's Ugly Bug Contest features insects that look like they come from the Twilight Zone. See these creatures up close and cast your vote for the creepiest critter.

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Insect research gives humans six legs up

Friday, September 24, 2010
by Diane Boudreau

leafcutter antAnts are one of evolution's greatest success stories. Now scientists are studying these social insects to help them develop everything from antibiotics to robots.

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