Making plants more efficient
Scientists work to reduce errors in a catalyst involved in photosynthesis to improve yields Scientists work to reduce errors in photosynthesis to improve yields Rachel Ehlenberg, Knowable Magazine In a…
Evolution in fast-forward
Hard times can snuff out some species. But with sufficient genetic diversity, a population can evolve with remarkable speed – even within a generation Wendy Orent We all know what…
Rat bones and the mystery of ‘hobbit’ island
Researchers consider food choice, hunting range and other factors to find out what caused the disappearance of a diminutive human species Anna Goldfield When I ask her “So how big…
A rip in geological time
Around the time multicellular organisms were diversifying, a supercontinent rose up fast and then crumbled away, leaving a yawning gap in the rock record Lucas Joel | Earth & Space…
The rock that shook the earth
The meteorite that brought about dinosaur extinction also sparked volcanic eruptions throughout the world’s oceans Leif Karlstrom, University of Oregon and Joseph Byrnes, University of Minnesota The end of the…