Natural History Magazine

October 2010

In northern latitudes, Orion dominates the winter sky.

A meteor shower peaks in mid-December and Mars grows bigger and brighter.

Caves are among the predators’ favorite spots.

The brain doesn't much care whether an experience is real.

Humans will never win a sprint against your average quadruped. But our species is well-adapted for the marathon.

Hear author Xiaoming Wang interviewed by Vittorio Maestro, Editor in Chief of Natural History. (MP3, 17 minutes)