Joel N. Shurkin

The "Big One" may be many smaller ones.

To learn about life as a Neanderthal look at children’s graves.

The contents of a whale's stomach reveals more than just its diet.

Warnings when traffic lights will change could make a difference.

A computer model can determine where a hurricane's surge will land.

The reptile goes thirsty for up to half a year.

Hot dogs and donuts and bears, oh my!

Apart from humans, most animals cannot respond to rhythm.

The practice is controversial in the U.S.

Voice votes violate valid verdicts.

A single mutation may account for lethal animal's toxin.

Successful books have stylistic similarities, researchers found.

Ben Franklin was right: lots of people could hear famous speeches.

Halting efforts could result in rapid climate changes and even war.

Long ago, life was nasty, brutal and short -- and well organized.

A popular luxury car option might be part of the solution to unexplained traffic jams.

Detritus from the Gold Rush is heading toward America’s food basket.

Advancement allows patients to hear differences in pitch and timbre.

A tale of an Indonesian volcano, a monk, and the mass graves of London.

The arms got longer, the legs got shorter, and they were flying.

Just buying a lottery ticket can trigger rash decisions, research has found.

Scientists explore how topography affects tornado danger.

Technology may enable texting after a cell battery dies.

Giving verbal cues can alter what you see.