Don’t flip out: Earth’s magnetic poles aren’t about to switch

BY THOMAS SUMNER, NOV 23, 2015 03:00 PM

Earth’s waning magnetic field is returning to its long-term average, not heading toward a catastrophic magnetic reversal, new lava analysis suggests. Read More

Mosquitoes engineered to zap ability to carry malaria

BY TINA HESMAN SAEY, NOV 23, 2015 02:47 PM

Researchers have created a gene drive that prevents mosquitoes from carrying malaria. Read More

Five species that show why ‘bird brain’ is a stupid phrase

BY SARAH ZIELINSKI, NOV 23, 2015 02:00 PM

Birds can use tools, make art and understand human language. Why do we assume they are stupid? Read More

Engineered vocal cords show promise in animal tests

 Lab-grown vocal cord tissue could lead the way to better treatments for people with vocal problems