Video: Can You Find The Mimics In America's Largest Insect Collection?
Insects are nature's masters of disguise. Take a backstage tour of the largest insect collection in America to experience nature's most convincing mimics.
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Why Is Your Boss Bad At His Job? It May Be The 'Peter Principle' At Work
Workers with a strong sales record were likely to be promoted into managerial positions, yet they tended to be worse at managerial jobs than those who were low-performing workers.
WATCH: See How Leeches Can Be A Surgeon's Sidekick
The idea of using leeches to treat ailments is ancient — and no longer in favor. But now these blood-suckers are gaining new respect as a doctor's helper during surgery.
The Scarcity Trap: Why We Keep Digging When We're Stuck In A Hole
Have you ever noticed that when something important is missing in your life, your brain can only seem to focus on that missing thing? Two researchers have dubbed this phenomenon "scarcity."
To Treat Pain, PTSD And Other Ills, Some Vets Try Tai Chi
In hopes of reducing some veterans' reliance on pills for physical pain and psychological trauma, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is taking a look at alternative therapies.
EPA Moves To Weaken Landmark Fuel Efficiency Rules
The EPA is rejecting landmark fuel efficiency rules for automobiles, a key part of President Obama's efforts to address climate change. The move could lead to another legal battle with California.
Is Humanity Unusual In The Cosmos?
Commentator Adam Frank talks with Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb about exo-civilizations, techno-signatures, and the search for alien life — living or long-gone.
You May Live Longer By Severely Restricting Calories, Scientists Say
Scientists have long been fascinated with whether dramatically restricting the amount of food we eat can help us live longer. New research suggests it might, but the question is, is it worth it?
Failure To Save A Child In Wartime Inspires Wound-Healing Tech
As a soldier, Kit Parker saw horrific injuries. As a scientist, he led an effort to create high-tech dressings that speed healing and reduce scarring.
Chinese Space Lab Crashes To Earth
Tiangong-1, an abandoned Chinese orbiting lab, re-entered the atmosphere over the South Pacific Ocean Sunday evening, fulfilling predictions by the European Space Agency.