Dave Mosher
Latest articles by Dave Mosher

Ants' Infected Red Rumps Look Yummy
By Dave Mosher published
Parasite turns ants red like berries so birds eat them, spread disease.

Buried Volcano Discovered in Antarctica
By Dave Mosher published
Scientists find New Jersey-sized plot of ash beneath south pole ice.

Seagull Blood Used to Detect Oil Spills
By Dave Mosher published
Seagull blood shows carcinogens remain from oil spills long after cleanup.

Incest Not So Taboo in Nature
By Dave Mosher published
Humans are likely hard-wired to avoid incest, if conditions are right.

Organism Lives 10 Times as Long After Genetic Tinkering
By Dave Mosher published
Lifespan of organism boosted 10 times through caloric restriction, bioengineering.

DNA to Decide if Headless Killer Faked Her Death
By Dave Mosher published
Headless body of Belle "the Black Widow" Gunness to get DNA test.

Why Some Women Wear Too Much Perfume
By Dave Mosher published
Depression may suppress sense of smell, lead to excessive perfuming.

Inside Look at How Ice Melts
By Dave Mosher published
Computer simulation shows how ice "spins" into melting with some heat.

Naps May Boost Memory
By Dave Mosher published
A short nap could help lock in fleeting long-term memories.

Advanced Life Created in Two Ancient Explosions
By Dave Mosher published
"Failed" explosion of life occurred 575 million years ago.

Cell Phones + Driving = Congested Traffic
By Dave Mosher published
Drivers talking on cell phones increase everyone's daily commute.

2007: How Science Came Full Circle
By Dave Mosher published
The top science stories of 2007 weaved together.

Squirrels Eat Skin to Swindle Snakes
By Dave Mosher published
Squirrels employ creative technique to trick hungry snakes.

Modern Beetles Predate Dinosaurs
By Dave Mosher published
Modern-day beetles have been romping the planet for 300 million years.
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