New Research
These Long, Skinny Fish Hide Behind Bigger Fish to Sneak Up on Their Prey
Scientists made 3D-printed models of fish and tested them in the ocean to study this clever hunting strategy
This Arrowhead Was Made From a Meteorite 3,000 Years Ago
Found in Switzerland, the 1.5-inch-long artifact was fashioned from meteoric iron during the Bronze Age
Scientists Repeat Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough in a Step Toward More Clean Energy
Still, nuclear fusion power plants are likely decades away and may come too late to play a role in addressing climate change
Scientists Turn to Human Ancestors' DNA in Search for New Antibiotics
Microbe-fighting molecules that once existed in Neanderthals and Denisovans have been re-created in the lab and tested in mice
DNA Links 42,000 Living People to Enslaved and Free African Americans Buried in Maryland
The research, initiated by the local African American community, could be a roadmap for future genealogy studies
California’s Waves Are Getting Bigger With Climate Change
Storms that produce massive swells are also occurring more frequently as the planet warms, a new study suggests
A Meat Allergy Linked to Tick Bites May Be Increasing in the U.S., CDC Report Finds
As many as 450,000 people may have the potentially life-threatening condition, with thousands of those cases undiagnosed, the agency estimates
Servants at Machu Picchu Came From Distant Corners of the Inca Empire
The city's servant class was a genetically diverse community, according to a new study of ancient DNA
Tickling Rats Reveals a Brain Region Linked to Laughter and Play
This group of neurons could someday inform the treatment of depression and anxiety in humans, scientists say
Long Covid's Brain Fog Is Akin to 'Aging Ten Years,' Study Finds
Scientists tested the cognitive function of more than 3,000 participants and found those with longer-lasting Covid symptoms had the strongest decline
New 486-Legged Millipede Species Found Near Los Angeles
The discovery by two naturalists demonstrates that unknown creatures can lie "right below our feet"
Iron Age Warrior Buried With a Sword and Mirror Was a Woman, Study Says
The unusual burial on a small island off of England sheds new light on women's role in Iron Age warfare
Scientists Revive 46,000-Year-Old Roundworms From Siberian Permafrost
The nematodes had survived in a state of slowed metabolism called cryptobiosis, according to a new paper
Honey Made by Ants Could Protect Against Bacteria and Fungi
Australian honeypot ants create and store a sugary substance that may kill microbes, per a new paper that aligns with Indigenous knowledge
How These Birds Can Spot Look-Alike 'Imposter' Eggs in Their Nests
Fork-tailed drongos can identify and reject egg forgeries, laid by African cuckoos, with nearly 94 percent accuracy, new research suggests
Archaeologists Uncover Oldest Evidence of 'Curry' Outside of India
Ancient spice processing in Southeast Asia reveals an early trade of ingredients for dishes that Westerners often call “curry”
Lake Tahoe's Clear Water Is Brimming With Tiny Plastics
The pristine lake has a higher concentration of microplastics than the water near some floating garbage patches in the oceans, according to a new study
Aging Mother Orcas Keep Their Sons Out of Fights
In a new study, male orcas with mothers that had gone through menopause showed less tooth scarring on their fins compared to other males
Have Scientists Found the Source of Out-of-Body Experiences?
Researchers identified a brain region that can create sensations of weightlessness or falling, and it could help develop new forms of anesthesia
Chicago May Be Slowly Sinking Because of 'Underground Climate Change'
The ground beneath the Windy City is shifting as heat escapes from buildings and transit systems, posing a threat to infrastructure, a study finds
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