New Research
This Glass Frog’s Heart Is Visible Through Its Skin
The new species of frog has a transparent underside, offering a glimpse of its beating heart inside
Ancient Mummies Finally Give Up Their Genetic Secrets
Armed with new DNA techniques, scientists have extracted genetic sequences from preserved Egyptians
A Lonely Snail With an Unusual Shell Strikes Out in Love
Researchers brought Jeremy two potential partners who went on to mate with each other
Why Seed Beetles Are Caught in a "Sexual Arms Race"
The strange spiky penis of the cowpea beetle seems to drive the evolution of both male and female beetles
Monkeys in Bali Swipe Tourists’ Belongings and Barter Them for Snacks
The behavior seems to have become a “cultural tradition” among local group of long-tailed macaques
Supercomputers Create Breathtaking Simulations of Spiral Galaxies
The simulations took months of modeling to complete—and the results can help scientists learn about the formation of galaxies
New Views of Jupiter Offer Up Marvel and Mystery
From stunning polar images to weird aurorae, the gas giant is even weirder than we thought
Learning to Read May Reshape Adult Brains
How literacy changed the bodies of a group of Indian adults
How Do Flamingos Stay Stable On One Leg?
They're actually more stable standing on one leg than they are on two
Why Did Whales Get So Massive?
The answer is a tale of massive proportions
Sherpas Evolved to Live and Work at Altitude
The Nepali ethnic group handles oxygen more efficiently, allowing them to more easily live in the mountains
Researchers Create Color Images With Bacteria
The art is done by inserting 18 genes into E. coli
Controversial Study Claims Apes and Human Ancestors Split in Southern Europe
Researchers believe these 7.2-million-year-old teeth have a lot to say about human evolution
This 3.3-Million-Year-Old Hominin Toddler Was Kind of Like Us
Analysis of the ancient spine reveals tantalizing similarities—and questions about human evolution
Why Scientists Sent Mouse Sperm to the International Space Station
Back on Earth, a pile of new pups proves that mouse DNA can survive space
The “Alien Megastructure” Star Is Acting Up Again
A large dip in the star's brightness suggests something massive is orbiting the fiery body
Sacrificing Fake Caterpillars in the Name of Science
Ersatz insects are helping ecologists figure out why bugs are more likely to become meals near the equator
Scientists Finally Figured Out Why Earth Twinkles From Space
Horizontal ice makes the planet sparkle and shine
New App Makes It Easier to Colorize Old Photos
The software combines human input and a sophisticated neural network to make historical images pop
In Some Ways, Your Sense of Smell Is Actually Better Than a Dog’s
Human noses are especially attuned to picking up odors in bananas, urine and human blood
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