Greenland Sharks Can Live for 400 Years. Scientists Are Using DNA to Unravel Their Longevity Secrets
These large, mysterious creatures are the longest-living vertebrates on the planet—and their genomes could contain clues to how they prevent cancer and reach such an advanced age
Mantis Shrimp Pack a Punch With the Force of a Bullet—and They Don’t Get Hurt. Here’s How
In a new study, scientists tested the complex layers in the animal’s clubs that serve as mighty shields to absorb the shock of the impact
How Do Polar Bears Keep Ice Off Their Fur? New Study Reveals the Secret—and It Could Improve Technology
The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today
The Eight Coolest Inventions From the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show
A needle-free injection system, a bug-watching garden camera, a wearable that helps with memory lapses and more were unveiled at the annual Las Vegas trade show
Seven Scientific Discoveries From 2024 That Could Lead to New Inventions
From indestructible tardigrades to body-merging comb jellies, animals can teach humans so much about medicine, robotics, aging and survival
Meet the Brazilian Velvet Ant, a Rare ‘Ultra-Black’ Wasp That’s So Dark It Absorbs Almost All Visible Light
While the distinctive coloration is thought to be a warning to predators, it also has intriguing implications for designing man-made materials
Scientists Unlock the Secrets of Crocodile Skin and Its Irregular, Mystifying Patterns
The scales on crocodiles’ heads are very different from the skin appendages of other animals and even distinct from the scales on the rest of their bodies
14 Fun Facts About Dragonflies, From Their Lethal Hunting Prowess to Incredible Migratory Feats
The colorful insects can help humans by eating mosquitoes and will gather in mysterious swarms
These Frankenstein-Like Sea Creatures Can Actually Fuse Their Bodies Together
Two comb jellies can merge their digestive and nervous systems and even sync their bodily functions, according to new research. The discovery could have implications for human medicine
From Silk Moths to Fruit Flies, These Five Insects Have Changed the World
It’s easy to write bugs off as pests, but consider the ways in which they have positively impacted our lives
How an Elephant’s Wrinkles Reveal Whether It Is Right- or Left-Trunked
A new study sheds light on the muscular, dexterous appendage, suggesting trunk wrinkles are more important than many people realize
Your Microwave Is Teeming With Bacteria, Study Suggests
Researchers found thriving communities of microbes in microwave ovens used in home kitchens, shared spaces and laboratories
Swimming in Schools May Help Fish Save Energy in Turbulent Waters
A new study suggests schooling fish use up to 79 percent less energy in rough conditions than fish that swim alone
How Deep-Sea Comb Jellies Hold Their Shape Under Crushing Pressure
The delicate sea creatures fall apart when brought to the surface but can survive miles deep in the ocean due to special cell wall structures, according to a new study
Chimpanzees May Self-Medicate With Plants, Using the Forest as a Pharmacy
New research suggests sick chimps seek out and eat plants with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties—a finding that could advance drug discovery for humans
Bizarre Sex Helped Anglerfish Diversify and Dominate the Deep Sea, Study Suggests
Some of these fish perform obligate parasitism, in which males attach to—and then fuse bodies with—the much-larger females
How Spider Silk Could Inspire Microphones of the Future and Revolutionize Sound Design
Spiderwebs can pick up vibrations in air flow caused by sound waves, and researchers say microphones designed this way could become more sensitive and compact
Don’t Look Up: Cicadas Produce High-Speed Jets of Urine
The noisy, winged insects produce pee the same way that much larger animals do, according to a new study
How Are Tardigrades So ‘Indestructible?’ Scientists Finally Have an Explanation
The tiny animals nicknamed “water bears” can endure extreme conditions by entering a deep hibernation with a switch at the molecular level, a new study finds
DNA From the Ocean’s ‘Twilight Zone’ Could Lead to New Lifesaving Drugs, Scientists Say
Researchers catalogued the genes of more than 300 million groups of marine bacteria, viruses and fungi in hopes that the database could lead to breakthroughs in medicine, energy and agriculture
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