Zoo-Raised Gorillas Prefer Forest Sounds Over Chopin By Jyoti Madhusoodanan published 12 May 14 Captive gorillas display fewer stress-related behaviors in response to rainforest sounds.
Protein Shakes Make Tasty Treats For Bullet Ants By Jyoti Madhusoodanan published 15 February 14 If foods are protein-rich, ants can't tell solid morsels from liquid.
Underwater Microphones Eavesdrop On Icebergs By Jyoti Madhusoodanan published 30 December 13 Hydrophone arrays complement satellite data to monitor iceberg movements.
Babies Don't Develop Handedness All At Once By Jyoti Madhusoodanan published 26 December 13 Toddlers prefer using different hands for treats and toys.
Molten Salts Could Improve Fuel Economy By Jyoti Madhusoodanan published 15 November 13 Motor-oil additive could make better engine lubricants and reduce wear.
Nocturnal Animals Take Chances On Moonlit Dinners By Jyoti Madhusoodanan published 7 November 13 Small animals are more active under the full moon when larger hunters lie low.
Giant Dinosaurs Stood Tall On Squishy Joints By Jyoti Madhusoodanan published 25 October 13 Joint differences enabled gigantism in dinosaurs.
Shorter Days Flip Genetic Switch To Halt Hamster Mating By Jyoti Madhusoodanan published 15 October 13 A reversible genetic switch keeps Siberian hamsters from mating in harsh winter months.
