Rebecca Kessler
Latest articles by Rebecca Kessler

Thousands of Tombs in Saudi Desert Spotted From Space
By Rebecca Kessler published
Google Earth is letting archaeologists find ruins remotely.

Horsewhipping Study Whips Up Controversy
By Rebecca Kessler published
Whips don't actually make horses run faster, scientists say.
Rescue in the Arctic: Historic Treaty To Coordinate Operations
By Rebecca Kessler published
Eight nations negotiate first agreement covering the Far North.
Insect Scourge: Two New Species Invade U.S. Every Year
By Rebecca Kessler published
Two new insect pests settle in the U.S. each year

The Skinny on Invasive Snakes: Florida May Be Just the Start
By Rebecca Kessler published
News round-up on the invasive snake situation in south Florida

Daisy's Sexy Spots Drive a Fly into Frenzy of Pollination
By Rebecca Kessler published
Sex-crazed flies mate with flowers.
Lead Poisoning in Samurai Kids Linked to Mom's Makeup
By Rebecca Kessler published
The bones of samurai kids showed sky-high lead levels.

Mercury Keeps Invasive Pythons Off the Menu
By Rebecca Kessler published
Python hunters invited to kill, but encouraged not to eat, invasive snakes.

Why It's OK for Birds to Be Gay
By Rebecca Kessler published
Same-sex canoodling can even be beneficial to some birds, helping them defend territories and take care of the kids.
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