Science

Earthquakes frequently trigger rock falls. Now there’s solid evidence marsquakes can send boulders tumbling, too.Scientists mined high-resolution imagery of the Red Planet taken shortly after a recent temblor and found hundreds of new imprints left by tumbling boulders, researchers...

When social and affective neuroscientist Naomi Eisenberger’s dad developed dementia, she knew the popular wisdom. Caring for him could shave years off her life. But Eisenberger, of UCLA, was skeptical. Caring for her dad, who died in January, was...

The Great Sphinx of Giza isn’t the only ancient, stony visage in the area missing its nose.A fossil crocodilian discovered in the same 45-million-year-old limestone that ancient Egyptians used to build the Sphinx is also missing the tip of...

A Mother’s BrainSusana CarmonaMIT Press, $27.95When it comes to new motherhood, the baby typically takes center stage, garnering most of people’s attention. But in a refreshing twist, neuroscientist Susana Carmona shifts the spotlight to the mom. In the opening...

The bare-throated bellbird is loud. Very, very loud.The explosive, metallic mating call of the snow-white male — a stout bird with a broad bill and distinctive blue-green throat patch — can top 130 decibels, louder than a jackhammer or...