Life Science - Behavior of organisms

  • Snails Declining in New York

    Rock climbing may be harming snail populations along the Niagara Escarpment.


    Thursday, May 1st, 2003
  • Elephant on the Run!

    Stanford researchers learn that fast-moving elephants are running, not walking.


    Thursday, April 17th, 2003
  • Organizational Behavior: Another Nasty Boss?

    What makes a bad boss? Do hostile staring, yelling, intimidating, threats of job loss, and public humiliation sound familiar? Do these tactics actually work?


    Thursday, January 2nd, 2003
  • Routines and Rituals: How Valuable?

    What do family routines and rituals contribute to mental and physical health?


    Friday, December 13th, 2002
  • Animal Behavior, Doggie-Style

    Dog behavior study shows ability to find food, beating chimpanzees and wolves. More on our best friend!


    Wednesday, November 27th, 2002
  • Cannibals Get New Respect

    Cannibalism reconsidered. Is devouring the relatives a humane way to respond to emotions about death? Do cannibals still roam the Guyana highlands?


    Thursday, October 17th, 2002
  • Stomach in Silicon

    Want to watch a pill dissolve? The virtual stomach may be your best bet yet!


    Thursday, October 10th, 2002
  • Birdsong and Motivation

    Sexual motivation for birdsong involves hormones, the medial preoptic brain area and environment in European starlings.


    Thursday, September 26th, 2002
  • Snake Cuts, Then Dines

    Snake eats big crabs by tearing them apart, breaking scientific paradigm. Emily Post would definitely approve, however.


    Thursday, July 18th, 2002
  • Bird Mating Call

    Song competition among chickadees sets females’ reproductive strategy. Guys: Time to learn to sing?


    Thursday, May 2nd, 2002


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