Zoologger: The only raptor known to hunt in cooperative packs
Harris's hawks are unique in the raptor world in that they cooperate in groups when hunting, like wolves or humans. But why they do so is still a mystery
VW Is Going to Pay for Its Smog Scandal. But How Much?
The government will now have to set a price on engine emission sneakiness.
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World Health Organization wants to know how happy we are
The WHO has traditionally collected information on death, disease and disability – now it wants to measure our well-being too
Feisty Mantis Shrimp Go Mike Tyson on Each Other for Houses
The mantis shrimp is a strange creature, that much is clear, but things get truly bizarre with its ritualistic duels.
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Stunning Map Shows Pathogens Hopping Between Species
Pathogens love humans---and their cats.
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Gravitational-wave detector rebooted to sense clashing stars
The revamped Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) has taken its first science data - a step towards finding ripples in space-time
Balls of DNA Could Fix Geothermal Energy’s Biggest Problem
Drilling wells for geothermal energy can be like playing golf with a blindfold. DNA tracers make it more likely to sink a putt.
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Volkswagen scandal: How on-road tests will beat emissions cheats
The move to tougher emissions testing should make it harder for vehicle manufacturers to game the system
Drought-hit California burns while waiting for El Niño rains
Large wildfires burning across the western US have killed six people and destroyed over a thousand homes in California
VW Could Fool the EPA, But It Couldn’t Trick Chemistry
The chemistry of the diesel engine is what gave away Volkswagen's emissions cheating.
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