The cocktail party effect — our stunning ability to filter out words and sounds
It's a noisy world yet we somehow cope in the cocktail party of life.
Why do we sneeze when we look at light? The surprising world of photic sneezes
If you've got a case of the ACHOO, then you, like me (and Aristotle), sneeze when you look at light.
Why giraffes have purple tongues
They're not the only animals with odd-colored tongues.
Animals that mate for life: the truth and the fiction
Monogamy is complicated.
The Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey — an adorable, threatened cold specialist
This monkey is under great threat -- but it's not too late to help it.
From Insects to Greens: What do lizards eat?
Lizards' eating habits are far more complex than most people assume.
Goblin Shark: The Ocean’s Eeriest, Intriguing Predator (that’s not a goblin)
Goblin sharks are some of the most intriguing creatures in the sea.
The Blue-Ringed Octopus: Small, adorable, and very dangerous
Adorable but venomous: the blue-ringed octopus is something you want to admire from far away.
Rufous Hummingbird — the feisty and mighty migrating nomads
They're small, feisty, and amazing. Meet the rufous hummingbird.
Dragonfish — Small yet Mighty Predators of the Twilight Zone
Dragonfish are exceptional creatures.
Implicit Memory: What Is It And What Does It Do?
Implicit memory is why you never forget how to ride a bike or play the guitar.
Ants with wings — a nuisance, and an intriguing type of reproduction
Flying ants, an annual nuisance