This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American It's springtime in the northern hemisphere, ...

While spotted hyenas know the value of living together in large, cooperative societies, they also realize that venturing on their own now and then to hunt for food is often the key to their survival.

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...