How a Volcanic Eruption Caught Seismologists by Surprise
Scientists reveal why Africa's Mount Nyiragongo erupted without any perceived warning signs in May last year
Needle-Free Covid-19 Vaccines Approved in China and India
Doses inhaled through the mouth or nose might provide better protection against mild infections and transmission, preliminary studies show
A Lunchbox-Sized Device Is Making Oxygen on Mars
By scaling up the technology, NASA could allow future astronauts to breathe on the Red Planet
CDC Recommends New Covid-19 Boosters Targeting Omicron Subvariants
The updated shots could be available within days
Male Dolphins Have (Lots of) Wingmen
To find a mate, male dolphins work together in complex social networks that dwarf those of any other animal, except humans, study finds
Melting Greenland Ice Sheet Will Cause at Least Ten Inches of Sea-Level Rise, Study Finds
Experts break down the new finding, which provides a higher estimate of meltwater than previous research
Webb Telescope Detects Carbon Dioxide on a Far-Away Planet
Finding this greenhouse gas on other worlds could give scientists clues in the search for extraterrestrial life
Spider Slander Runs Rampant Online
Nearly half of news stories about spider bites contain misinformation, which experts say can hurt conservation efforts
Sleep Deprivation Could Make People More Selfish, Study Finds
Researchers measured charitable donations, looked at brain scans and conducted questionnaires to track changes in generosity
How Two Dozen Rabbits Started an Ecological Invasion in Australia
The country’s “most serious pests” can be traced to one shipment from England in 1859, study shows
Children Living Near Fracking Sites Have an Increased Risk for Leukemia, Study Suggests
Researchers find negative health impacts for young people and newborns related to oil and gas development
Do Dogs Really Cry Tears of Joy When Reunited With Their Owners?
Experts are divided about a new study suggesting dogs' tears are associated with emotion
Scientists Find a New Technique for Breaking Down 'Forever Chemicals'
The man-made toxins are everywhere and linked to numerous health problems
Western States Are Fighting Over How to Conserve Shrinking Water Supply
The Colorado River, which supplies water to 40 million people, is drying up
FDA Approves Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
A new rule could save consumers $2,800 on a pair of hearing aids, officials say
Remembering James Lovelock, Whose ‘Gaia Theory’ Shaped Our Understanding of Global Warming
The British scientist and inventor who said Earth is a self-regulating system died earlier this summer on his 103rd birthday
People Are ‘Hunting’ Invasive Spotted Lanternflies—and You Should, Too
Officials urge the public to squish the bugs, which are damaging crops and trees in the eastern U.S.
Why Does a Long Day of Thinking Tire You Out?
New research suggests the buildup of a molecule in the brain might play a role
The Evolutionary Trait That May Have Led to Human Speech
“Vocal membranes” in primates make their speech grating and unpredictable, study suggests. Humans have no such thing
Why Hikers Are Clamoring to Photograph a Volcanic Eruption in Iceland, Despite Risks
Toxic gas, hypothermia and fragile terrain are among the site’s dangers
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