Science & Medicine

Why there are so many species at the equator—and so few at the poles Spondylus americanus and Arctica islandica

Why there are so many species at the equator—and so few at the poles

Burned buildings reveal sacking of ancient Turkish city 3,500 years ago Scholars excavate Sam’al

Burned buildings reveal sacking of ancient Turkish city 3,500 years ago

Birds of a feather flock together, but only in similar climates Himalayan rubythroat

Birds of a feather flock together, but only in similar climates

How an online test might help identify mental illnesses Paper cutout person

How an online test might help identify mental illnesses

Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals Liquid crystal textures

Scientists harness bacteria to create ‘living’ liquid crystals

UChicago names building after pioneering physicist Albert Michelson Albert A. Michelson

UChicago names building after pioneering physicist Albert Michelson

Do pricier, faster internet plans improve streaming video quality? Concept of streaming videos

Do pricier, faster internet plans improve streaming video quality?

Salt deposits on Mars hold clues to sources of ancient water Salt mountain

Salt deposits on Mars hold clues to sources of ancient water

Pollution linked to increase in bipolar disorder and depression, study suggests Smokestacks

Pollution linked to increase in bipolar disorder and depression, study suggests

How the ‘living fossil’ fish of North America vacuums up its prey Alligator gar in an aquarium

How the ‘living fossil’ fish of North America vacuums up its prey