Articles by

Erin Garcia de Jesus

Explore the expected life spans of different dog breeds

For a dog, it’s good to be small and have a long nose. In the United Kingdom,...

Insects flocking to artificial lights may not know which way is up

The insects flying in circles around your porch light aren’t captivated by the light. Instead, they may...

What parrots can teach us about human intelligence

Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak, giving the olive green parrot a look of perpetual...

A bird flu outbreak is sweeping the globe. Its long-term effects are unclear

As I step among poop-covered rocks toward the plateau of a small island in the Galápagos, a...

Here’s how poison dart frogs safely hoard toxins in their skin

Toxins found in the skin of poison dart frogs may hitch a ride there via molecular taxicabs....

The first CRISPR therapy approved in the U.S. will treat sickle cell disease

U.S. patients with sickle cell disease now have a novel treatment option: the first-ever CRISPR-based therapy. On...

A brain-monitoring device may one day take the guesswork out of anesthesia

A new brain-monitoring device aims to be the Goldilocks of anesthesia delivery, dispensing drugs in just the...

How hummingbirds fly through spaces too narrow for their wings

Hummingbirds are natural acrobats, twisting their wings in ways that let them fly backward and upside down,...