More than half of Earth’s species live in the soil, study findsMore than half of all species live in the soil, according to a study that has found it is the single most species-rich habitat on Earth. Soil was known to hold a wealth of life,...READ MORE
An Unnatural OrderIn 1993, when Simon & Schuster published the first edition of this book, the world in many ways was very different. The Berlin Wall had only just fallen; the Soviet Union had collapsed, leaving the...READ MORE
Chimpanzees apply ‘medicine’ to each others’ wounds in a possible show of empathyFor the first time, chimpanzees were spotted capturing insects and applying them to their own wounds, as well as the wounds of others, possibly as a form of medication. This behavior of one animal applying...READ MORE
