Latest articles by Jasmin Malik Chua
'Hobbit' Shrimp with Hairy Feet Discovered Living Inside Hole in Sea Squirt
The itty-bitty shrimp shares more than a feature or two with the protagonist of J.R.R. Tolkien's 1937 children's fantasy novel.
What This Optical Illusion Reveals About the Human Brain
You can interpret the image as either one of these animals or the other, but not both at the same time.
Owls Dying Near Marijuana Farms (Here's Why)
If asked, spotted owls would likely vote against marijuana legalization.
This Tiny Sea Monster Had Creepy Mouth Appendages
The long-extinct sea predator flourished during the middle Cambrian period about 508 million years ago.
Cave of the 'Mayan Underworld' Filled with Methane-Eating Creatures
In a submerged cave network in the Yucatan, methane is an unlikely driving force for life.
World's Smallest Tape Recorder Is Alive
Scientists have converted a bunch of microbes into what they've dubbed the "world's smallest tape recorder."
'Octlantis': Bustling Octopus Community Discovered Off Australia
The bustling octopus community of "Octlantis" belies conventionally held notions of the cephalopods, once thought to be solitary and asocial.
No Sweat: Small Doses of Exercise May Ward Off Depression
Anyone who has experienced the euphoric "runner's high" that follows a satisfying workout will likely attest to a connection between physical activity and mental health.
40 Percent of Cancer Cases in US Linked to Weight
Being overweight or obese increases a person's risk for at least 13 types of cancer, according to a new report.
11 Animals Named After US Presidents
In honor of the birth of American independence, here are U.S. presidents who have been immortalized in "life's filing system."
Air Pollution May Make Solar Panels Less Efficient
From inefficient grids, shortfalls in policy, and even an eclipse, solar-energy collection faces no shortage of hurdles. Scientists have discovered another stumbling block: air pollution.
Chewbacca to Jabba the Hutt: 10 Real 'Star Wars' Beasts in the Animal Kingdom
From Star Wars characters Wookies to the sarlacc in the Pit of Carkoon, here are 10 creatures you might recognize in the here and now.
The True Costs of Renewable Energy
Want to get off the grid? Here's what it'll cost you.
10 species you can kiss goodbye
Creatures on the verge of disappearing unless something drastic is done.
8 Signs the Animal Kingdom Is Out of Whack
Rising temperatures are affecting the animal kingdom in many subtle ways.
