Animals Hermit crabs socialize in order to back stab their neighbor and steal their ‘homes’ October 29, 2012
Health Safe bioimaging uses fluorescent nanoparticles to 3-D render cancer cells. Cancels the need for biopsy October 25, 2012
Biology Newly discovered microbial lifeforms form ‘electrical cables’ on deep-sea floor October 25, 2012
Archaeology World’s oldest undeciphered writing system on the brink of a breakthrough October 24, 2012
Psychology Humans are capable of short-term precognition, study finds October 24, 2012 - Updated on April 4, 2017
Anthropology The grandmother hypothesis – grandma babysitting helped us evolve longer lifespans October 24, 2012
Alien life First samples from lake Vostok (isolated for millions of years) are microbe-free October 19, 2012 - Updated on February 8, 2013
Science Muddy Japanese lake offers spectacular prospects for carbon dating October 18, 2012 - Updated on October 19, 2012
Geology Smuggled Tyrannosaur case finally solved – Florida paleontologist charged with smuggling October 18, 2012
Astronomy The Endeavour’s final excursion through Los Angeles October 17, 2012 - Updated on October 18, 2012
Biology Researchers discover mice have complex singing skills – and use them to get girls October 11, 2012
Physics After extending Einstein’s theory of relativity to greater than light velocities, the laws of physics alter October 10, 2012 - Updated on February 25, 2021
Chemistry Sponge polymer soaks up oil and turns it into gel – viable option for cleaning oil spills October 9, 2012
Animals Fantastic 100 million year-old time capsule traps ancient clash between spider and wasp October 9, 2012 - Updated on January 6, 2014
Discoveries Perfectly preserved 30,000 year old mammoth discovered by 11 year old boy in icy Russia October 5, 2012
Psychology Humans are naturally inclined towards generosity – faster, spontaneous decisions are generous, well thought ones are selfish October 4, 2012
Animals Viewing photos of cute animals at work boosts productivity, Japanese study says October 3, 2012 - Updated on October 4, 2012
