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What Cassini's Daring Dives Have Taught Us About Saturn
Before the probe's final plunge into Saturn’s atmosphere, here’s a look back at what we’ve learned so far
Researchers Find 98-Million-Year-Old Horned Vampire Ant Encased in Amber
A newly described species of Hell Ant impaled its tiny victims on its reinforced horn and may have slurped up their bug blood
Tattoo Ink May Stain Your Lymph Nodes
But more research is needed to determine whether this is actually a bad thing
Cargo Ships May Double Lightning Strikes in Their Path
Ship exhaust impacts cloud formation, which may influence lightning over busy shipping lanes
Amateur Archaeologists Find ‘Most Exciting’ Roman Mosaic in Britain
The mosaic tells the story of Bellerophon, a mythical hero who defeats the fearsome Chimera
Got Writer's Block? Try Listening to Happy Music
A new study suggests that an upbeat tune can boost creativity
The World is Running Out of Sand
The little-known exploitation of this seemingly infinite resource could wreak political and environmental havoc
The World's Parasites Are Going Extinct. Here’s Why That’s a Bad Thing
Up to one-third of parasite species could vanish over the next few decades, disrupting ecosystems and even human health
Gesundheit! African Wild Dogs Sneeze to Vote on Group Decisions
A new study found that the more the pooches sneeze, the more likely they are to set off on a hunt
2.8 Million Stars Sparkle in This Incredible Image of the Milky Way
The Gaia star surveyor captured a densely packed area near the center of the galaxy
How Forest Forensics Could Prevent the Theft of Ancient Trees
To track down timber thieves, researchers are turning to new tech and tried-and-true criminal justice techniques
Stress Is Killing These Teeny Lemurs, and The Story Is In Their Hair
Sampling the fur of Madagascar’s gray mouse lemurs reveal a bevy of environmental pressures
Experiments Show How Neanderthals Made the First Glue
Archaeologists tested three methods the early hominins could have used to get tar from birch bark
Why Are Some Leaves Massive and Others Minuscule?
Researchers have found that the rainfall, sunshine and the threat of frost or overheating set the maximum size for leaves
Researchers Discover Italy's Oldest Wine in Sicilian Cave
Residue from pots found in a Sicilian cave show grape wine was produced 3,000 years earlier than thought
The Secret Lives of Cannibal Stars Revealed, Thanks to 15th Century Korean Astronomers
For the first time ever, astrophysicists observe the entire life cycle of a binary star system
How Getting Fish Hooked on Drugs Could Help Fight Opioid Addiction
Zebra fish and humans have similar pathways of addiction, which may make them ideal test subjects for addiction studies
Seabirds Use Their Sense of Smell to Navigate Open Water
A new study suggests shearwaters follow their nose home
How Killing Moose Can Save Caribou
Conservation often requires difficult decisions
Watch Gentoo Penguins Hunting From a Bird's Eye View
New footage is helping researchers untangle the meaning behind these tuxedo-clad birds' calls
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