Stéphan Reebs
Latest articles by Stéphan Reebs
Bacterial Banquet: What Ocean Algae Eat
By Stéphan Reebs last updated
Microscopic algae that eat free-floating bacteria in the open ocean.

Beetles Decimate Canadian Forests
By Stéphan Reebs last updated
Hordes of mountain pine beetles are decimating British Columbian forests.

Ancient Mural Portrays Ordinary Mayans
By Stéphan Reebs published
A Mayan mural shows how the other half lived.
Even the Spineless Feel Pain
By Stéphan Reebs published
Invertebrate life is generally painless life, but not for all.

Humans Behind Rising Seas, Study Says
By Stéphan Reebs published
Human activity is behind mounting sea levels.
Seals Sleep As They Sink in the Sea
By Stéphan Reebs published
Northern elephant seals spend as long as eight months at a time at sea. So when do they sleep?

Pretty Smart, For a Swine
By Stéphan Reebs published
Pigs understand the physics of light reflection, scientists find.
Flowers Trick Prey with Scent
By Stéphan Reebs published
A new way for orchids to trick their pollinators.
Lobster-Like Creature Eats Wood
By Stéphan Reebs published
A crustacean exploits an unexpected food source at the bottom of the sea.

Wild Dingoes Remember Human Gestures
By Stéphan Reebs published
Our former pets still know how to read us.

Bat Ray Detects Weak Electrical Signals from Prey
By Stéphan Reebs published
Scientists explore rays’ sensory abilities.
Scientists: Northern Forests Need Saving, Too
By Stéphan Reebs published
Forests in the north region are facing increasing threats.

Spider Builds Body Double to Catch Prey
By Stéphan Reebs published
Well-placed decoys help orb spiders elude attack.

Chimps Enjoy a Good Tune, Too
By Stéphan Reebs published
An experiment finds that chimps may have a sense of musical rhythm.
Reptile Moms Share Nests
By Stéphan Reebs published
Nest sharing is surprisingly common among reptile moms.
Marmots Remember Long-Gone Predators
By Stéphan Reebs published
Colorado marmots “remember” a long-gone foe.

Female Wild Horses Stick Together
By Stéphan Reebs published
Female friendships help wild mares cope.

Birds Line Nests with Natural Antibacterials
By Stéphan Reebs published
Why do birds line their nests with aromatic herbs?
Birth Rates Rise in Wealthiest Nations
By Stéphan Reebs published
Study still finds a negative correlation between national fertility rates and the United Nations' development index.

Flowers Help Pollinators Get a Grip
By Stéphan Reebs published
Bees can distinguish between normal flowers and mutant flowers.

Even Ancient Trilobites Were Social
By Stéphan Reebs published
Doing things in groups helped an ancient sea creatures survive.

Sea Stars Grow Faster as Water Warms
By Stéphan Reebs published
Climate change gives rise to monster sea stars.

Ancient Arthropods Used Borrowed Homes
By Stéphan Reebs published
Evidence suggests that ancient arthropods acted like hermit crabs.
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