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One of the notes.
albert einstein

Found: Handwritten Notes With Einstein's Thoughts on a Good Life

The famous scientist gave two notes to a courier in lieu of a tip.
Sarah Laskow October 23, 2017
<em>Vitis vinifera vinifera</em>, the domesticated grape. A good idea is a good idea.
science

Scientists Look to the Grape Genome for Clues About Its Past

Domestication turned out pretty well for grapes, and for us.
Kelsey Kennedy October 20, 2017
Iceland

Arctic Circle Marker

A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary.
The Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the Acropolis of Athens.
science

Can You Really Hear a Coin Drop From the Back Row of an Ancient Greek Theater?

An acoustic study sparks a classical kerfuffle.
Natasha Frost October 20, 2017
The structure though to be this fossilized bird's uropygial gland is in the box at center.
dinosaurs

We Now Have Evidence That Birds Preened Their Plumage 48 Million Years Ago

Did feathered dinosaurs do the same?
Kelsey Kennedy October 19, 2017
National Astronomical Observatory of Chile.
Santiago, Chile

National Astronomical Observatory of Chile

This observatory high on a hilltop in the center of Santiago got its start in 1852.
A male waterbuck and an unlikely tsetse fly meal.
science

Waterbuck-Scented Cologne Can Protect Cows From Tsetse Fly Bites

How a new fragrance can help ward off a fatal disease.
Kelsey Kennedy October 18, 2017
Meteorological station in Residenplatz
Salzburg, Austria

Meteorological Pillar of the 19th Century

The beautiful, ornate weather station is the most popular geocache in Salzburg.
A group of dolphins off the coast of Mexico.
science

Whale and Dolphin Cultures Are Products of Big Brains

More grey matter means more complex social interactions.
Kelsey Kennedy October 17, 2017
You sound just like my mother.
science

Scientists Think Adults' Baby Talk Voice Might Be Universal

It's more than just a silly voice.
Eric Grundhauser October 17, 2017
Hiding in plain sight.
science

Simulated Octopus Skin May Be the Future of Camouflage

Once again, cephalopods prove how amazing they are.
Eric Grundhauser October 16, 2017
An alligator capturing a nurse shark in Florida.
science

We Now Have Evidence That Alligators Like Chomping on Sharks

Gators rarely pass up a snack.
Kelsey Kennedy October 16, 2017
Old Faithful erupts roughly every 90 minutes.
science

Scientists Are Just Beginning to Understand How Old Faithful Works

The deeper structure of Yellowstone's most famous geyser has long been a mystery.
Kelsey Kennedy October 13, 2017
Two cougars dine on a carcass in Wyoming.
science

Mountain Lions Are Way More Social Than We Thought

The big cats have been spotted sharing meals.
Kelsey Kennedy October 13, 2017
The distinctive markings of the Burmese star tortoise make it a popular option in the exotic pet trade. (Image cropped.)
science

The Burmese Star Tortoise Is Back From the Brink of Extinction

A meteoric return for a slow and steady reptile.
Natasha Frost October 13, 2017
Dolly at the National Museum of Scotland.
Edinburgh, Scotland

Remains of Dolly the Sheep

The taxidermy remains of the first mammal ever cloned from an adult cell are on display in Edinburgh.
Dolphins mating.
science

How a Female Dolphin May Use Her Vagina to Choose the Father of Her Calf

Inside the weird world of cetacean sex.
Natasha Frost October 12, 2017
Slices of wagyu rib meat.
science

Scientists Have Figured Out What Makes Wagyu Beef Smell So Delicious

One of the key molecules smells like egg whites.
Kelsey Kennedy October 12, 2017