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Hummingbird Ancestor Discovered
In today’s Academic Minute, North Carolina State University's Daniel Ksepka discusses the common ancestor of today’s swifts and hummingbirds. Ksepka...
The Brain and New Music
In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Toronto's Valorie Salimpoor explores the neurology behind the human love of music. Salimpoor...
What Does Average Mean?
In today’s Academic Minute, Andrew Juhl of Columbia University examines why when it comes to pollution, the extremes are more...
Uneven Sea Level Rise
In today’s Academic Minute, Old Dominion University's Tal Ezer examines why one section of the Atlantic coast is more vulnerable...
What Makes a Good Citizen
In today’s Academic Minute, Tufts University's Peter Levine explains the social importance of active citizenship. Levine is the Lincoln Filene...
Parasitism and Mate Selection
In today’s Academic Minute, Indiana University's Oliver Beckers examines how parasitism and impending death influence the mate choice of once...
Defeating Superbugs
In today’s Academic Minute, the University at Buffalo's Anders Hakansson reveals how a substance found in breast milk could turn...
Beaver-Dependent Ecology
In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Alberta's Glynnis Hood examines the ecological importance of the beaver. Hood is an...