Moths Rely On First Impressions In Mate Search, But Grow Indiscriminate
Wayward male moths initially lock on to specific scents, but as their search goes on, they can end up following any scent that comes their way.
Coelacanth Genome Cracked: 'Living Fossil' Is Evolving At A Snail's Pace
Though the coelacanth has been around for millions of years, its DNA sequence indicates that it hasn’t changed much over the eons.
Margaret Thatcher, Iron Scientist: Chemist-Turned-PM Not Exactly Beloved By Research Community
The late prime minister was an Oxford-trained chemist, but her free-market views have not won her much love from the scientific community.
Hypothyroidism In Star Athletes: Undiagnosed Epidemic, Hormonal Gray Area Or Cloaked Doping?
Diagnoses of hypothyroidism are becoming more common among elite runners, prompting suspicion from some anti-doping activists.
Tylenol Helps Clear Up Existential Dread, Psychology Study Claims
You may want to take acetaminophen before seeing a David Lynch movie or thumbing through some Nietzsche.
Boston Marathon Crime Scene: How Forensic Techniques Might Point Toward The Perpetrator
It will take some time for officials to process the mountains of evidence pouring in from the Boston Marathon finish line and elsewhere.
Doctors Soothe Nerve Pain With Tiny Ice Crystals
Muting pain signals with tiny cold packs, applied directly to the nerves, turns out to be fairly effective in treating certain kinds of pain.
Uwingu Exoplanet Naming Contest Provokes Astronomical Controversy
Startup company Uwingu charges a fee to nominate names for extrasolar planets, which the International Astronomical Union isn't taking kindly to.
'Game Of Thrones' Recap, Season 3, Episode 3: 'Walk of Punishment'
A funeral is held at Riverrun; Daenerys contemplates trading one of her dragons for an army; Jaime loses something dear to him.
The Week In Science: Dark Lightning, Horse Poop, Secret Faces At The Louvre
We cover lots of science here at IBTimes, but we can't get to everything. Here's a roundup of news we missed.
Free Speech For Scientists: Which Country Is More Open - Canada, The US Or China?
Canadian scientists are fighting in a free-speech minefield: Is the grass greener in the U.S. and China?
Dinosaur Embryos Unearthed In China; Fossil Bones Also Contain Organic Material
A newly discovered cache of early Jurassic dinosaur embryos contains a surprising find: organic material.
New Bat With Panda-Like Markings Found In South Sudan [PHOTOS]
A new bat with markings that look like a badger (or maybe an Oreo cookie) has turned up in South Sudan.
Robotic Sea Power: New Liquid Robotics Wave Glider Can Survey Ocean Floor, Monitor Fish Populations, Guard Borders
A new semi-autonomous swimming robot can scout for marine biologists, oil companies or border-control agencies.
Bedbugs No Match For Kidney Bean Leaves; Eastern European Folk Remedy Proves Effective
Wily bedbugs can't escape the sharp hairs of kidney bean leaves, which aim right for vulnerable spots.
Scientists Delve Into Chemistry Of Hurricanes (The Drink) And New Orleans Hangover Cures
Hurricane cocktails are a complex chemical bouquet, but too many of them might induce a 'metabolic storm.'
Morning Sickness Drug Back On Shelves This May After 30 Years Off Market
A previous version of the drug Diclegis was voluntarily removed from shelves in 1983 over birth defect concerns that were later proven false.
Mayflower Oil Spill Effects: Dead Ducks, Residents Report Breathing Problems
The first casualties of ExxonMobil's oil spill in Mayflower, Ark., are ducks and turtles, but the long-term impacts are uncertain.
Poet Pablo Neruda Exhumed In Murder Investigation; Will Modern Forensics Reveal Poison Plot?
Sometimes opening a grave is the best way to put questions to rest.
Climate Change Means Idaho And New Zealand Could Be The Next Big Wine Regions: Study
By 2050, the Rocky Mountains will likely be more suitable for wine production than the Mediterranean, new research projects.
'Game Of Thrones' Recap: Season 3 Episode 2, 'Dark Wings, Dark Words'
Ravens bear two pieces of bad news to Robb; Jaime and Brienne clash; Sansa has a secret conference with the Tyrells.
Raised By Wolves (Or Lions, Or Dolphins): Stories of Animal Altruism
There are numerous stories of wolves, dolphins, and even lions protecting humans.
Iain Banks, Acclaimed Scottish Novelist and Science Fiction Author, Says He Has Terminal Cancer
Banks said in a statement that he likely only has a few months to live and that his latest novel, "The Quarry," will be his last.
Rats Kick Cocaine Addiction With Help Of Lasers Shined On Their Brains
Scientists using a laser were able to turn certain nerve cells in the prefrontal cortex on and off and control a rat's cocaine-seeking habit.
Bird Flu Redux? What We Know About H7N9
The H7N9 strain that's sickened at least nine in China has not yet been documented passing from human to human.
Dark Matter Discovery Closer Than Ever With New Cosmic Ray Observations
Cosmic ray observations showing an excess of positrons could be a flag for dark matter.
The Science Behind Incest Taboos: How Nature Helps Keep It Out of the Family
Nature tends to abhor keeping it in the family, and with good reason.
Antarctic Sea Ice Is Doing Fine, Thanks To Ice Shelf Melting: Study
While the Arctic sea ice has been retreating over the past couple of decades, Antarctic sea ice has been expanding. What gives?
Dancing Sea Lion Shows Birds Aren't The Only Animals With Rhythm [VIDEO]
Birds' vocal prowess was thought to be the natural prerequisite for dancing ability, but one sea lion is throwing it down just as well.
April Fools' Pranks Pulled By Scientists: Flying Penguins, Dragon Fossils and Planetary Alignments
Science journals, astronauts and TV astronomers have all found ways to get a laugh on April 1.
