SCIENCE

Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a surprising answer

Why do giraffes have such long legs? Animal simulations reveal a surprising answer

the dark side of researching popular species

the dark side of researching popular species

why women in France are less likely to pursue science than men

why women in France are less likely to pursue science than men

Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too

Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too

Rare reptiles are moving up mountains as the world warms. They can’t keep doing it forever

Rare reptiles are moving up mountains as the world warms. They can’t keep doing it forever

Macroscopes help us see the invisible connections that tie our world together

Macroscopes help us see the invisible connections that tie our world together

High-tech cameras capture the secrets of venomous snake bites

High-tech cameras capture the secrets of venomous snake bites

Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp

Astronauts can get motion sick while splashing back down to Earth – virtual reality headsets could help them stay sharp

how to defend ‘the very condition of a living democracy’ in France and worldwide

how to defend ‘the very condition of a living democracy’ in France and worldwide

Nobel physics prize awarded for pioneering experiments that paved the way for quantum computers

Nobel physics prize awarded for pioneering experiments that paved the way for quantum computers

How to discover a planet

How to discover a planet

How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope

How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope