Latest articles by Bjorn Carey
First Americans May Have Been European
Seal hunters may have washed up on the shores of North America's east coast 13,500 years ago.
Ancient People Followed 'Kelp Highway' to America, Researcher Says
The rich ecosystem may have provided a logical path for humans to migrate from Asia thousands of years ago.
Ancient Cave Art Full of Teenage Graffiti
Teenage males used cave walls to brag about hunting success and sexual exploits.
The Rules of Attraction in the Game of Love
The smell of your armpits, the symmetry of your face, and your waist-to-hip ratio all factor in to a prospective Valentine's decision. But what makes lasting love?
Of Mice and Bullies: Scientists Help Rodents Cope
Researchers let mice get hassled, then delete a gene in their brains to help relieve the stress. Would it work in humans?
The Science of Hit Songs
People pick favorites largely on what others have deemed popular, a new study finds.
Oldest Known Tyrannosaur Found
This new species lived around 160 million years ago and sported a strange head crest.
Potentially Harmful 'Undead Cells' Collect with Age
Study indicates that as you age, the number of useless cells grows exponentially.
Killer Whales Set Traps for Gullible Gulls
Killer whales set traps for their prey and share their hunting tricks with friends.
Male Monkeys Fatten Up During Pregnancy, Too
Some male monkeys put on extra pounds to store energy to take better care of newborns.
'Queen of Mean' Turns Nice When Daughter Dies
Sylvia, a 23-year-old baboon, alters behavior to seek comfort in mourning.
Is Your Earwax Wet or Dry?
Scientists don't know if it really matters, but now they've traced the differences back to their origin.
One Theory Down, Dino's Bizarre Appendage Still Puzzles
Was it a brain cooler or a snorkel? Not likely. And it wasn't a giant nose.
Ethanol Fuel More Advantageous Than Thought
Study refines thinking on this alcohol-based substitue for gasoline.
The Primate Police: Monkey Cops Keep Groups in Line
Elected to protect and to serve, these elders break up fights and encourage group interactions.
Snails That Fly Around the World
An evolutionary trail leads from Europe to the Azores, to a South Atlantic Island and back again.
That's Why the Lady Pseudoscorpion is a Tramp
Having multiple mates at one time leads to increased reproductive success in some animals.
Minuscule Motor Runs on Sunlight
Sunlight powers this little engine, which produces zero waste.
Amazon Tribes Know Geometry
New study suggests everybody has inherent understanding of triangles and other basic geometry concepts.
Human Ears Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills
Missing link reveals evolution of fish gills to modern ear.
Men Enjoy Physical Revenge, Brain Study Suggests
Men and women feel empathy for likeable people, but men seem to get satisfaction from seeing the loathsome suffer.
Less Pollution on City Sidewalks than Streets
Whether you walk, bike or ride affects how much bad air you breathe.
