Latest articles by Corey Binns
Why Do Roosters Have Wattles?
The bigger a rooster's wattle, the more female attention it will attract. But it's not the wattle -- the fleshy flap of skin that hang from the rooster's neck -- that the hens really care about.
Is It Safe to Hold in a Sneeze?
If you're about to sneeze, it's better to just go ahead and ah-choo!
Why Do Women Have Breasts?
In the primate world, plump breasts last only as long as breastfeeding does except in humans.
Does Breastfeeding Make Breasts Sag?
Pregnancy can take a toll on the shape of breasts, but does breastfeeding make a difference?
Why Don't Woodpeckers Get Headaches?
Safeguards are especially important to males, which peck up to 12,000 times a day during courtship.
Are Any Animals Monogamous?
Monogamy is a rare bird in the animal kingdom, but some creatures stay faithful forever.
Why Are Most Animals Promiscuous?
Rampant promiscuity fends off disease, bad genes, and may actually keep species from going extinct.
What's an Orgasm?
Unlike a charley horse, these spasms turn your legs into jelly for an entirely different reason.
Is Restless Legs Syndrome Real?
RLS is real, though the name does tend to trivialize the syndrome, some sufferers agree.
What's Behind the Record Price of Gold?
Gold has topped a record $900 an ounce. Why is it so precious?
Venomous Snake Count On the Rise
A newly identified deadly snake in India is one of a handful now challenging the long-held concept that there are only four dangerous snakes in the country, sometimes known as the land of snakes.
Greatest Mysteries: Why Are There Transitional Animals?
For Darwin, the evolution of transitional forms was a vexing question.
Resilient Juveniles Key to Ferrets' Rebound
Wild ferrets' survival skills is helping them fend off extinction.
Study: Toilets Need Radical Redesign
Flush toilets use tons of water but the outhouse holds no appeal.
Yellowstone Wolves Reintroduce 'Ecology of Fear'
Return of the Yellowstone wolf has elks shaking in their hooves.
Pollution Clouds Mating Game for Fish
Baltic Sea pollution clouds the view of female fish hunting for mates.
Secret to Abalone Shell Strength Revealed
It looks dainty hanging from a necklace, but mother-of-pearl is super strong.
Biological Transformers Shrink and Grow to Elude Predators
Saltwater algae go through amazing changes to stay alive.
Cheap Lamps Made with Aluminum Foil
Our lives may soon be lit by skinny panels made of aluminum foil.
Adults Brains Still Make Youthful Cells
Researchers find that parts of grown-up brains can still be young.
