New Research
DNA Code Gets Two New Synthetic Letters—And Uses Them to Create a New Protein
Researchers hope the advance is a step toward producing a range of new compounds, including designer drugs and biofuels
For Immigrant Mongooses, It Can Take Time to Earn Society’s Trust
In some species, however, deporting your own family members is the norm
Researchers Investigate What Makes a Poem Popular
A recent study found that vividness of imagery best predicted a poem's aesthetic appeal
Your Oldest Ancestor Was Probably Sponge Like
A new study may settle a long-running debate about which creature was the first to evolve from a universal common animal ancestor
Meet the Record-Breaking Fish That Lives 26,000 Feet Under the Sea
The creature is a type of snailfish, and has adapted to survive crushing pressures
Most "Yeti" Evidence Is Actually From Brown Bears
The results dispel the idea of these mythical beasts while providing clues to the ancestry of the elusive Himalayan and Tibetan bears
How Stressed Out Are Zebras? Just Ask Their Poop
Scientists are scooping up the pungent piles of data to measure the health of once-endangered ungulates
Mortar Found at "Jesus’ Tomb" Dates to the Constantine Era
The new analysis correlates with historical accounts stating that the tomb was discovered by the Romans, under the direction of emperor Constantine
Male Humpback Dolphins Woo Mates By Presenting Sponges as Gifts
They also use "wingmen" and occasionally sport the sponges as hats—but researchers aren't sure just how much game they really have
Blue Whales Have a Secret Feeding Weapon: Ambidextrousness
Though they tend to favor their right side, blue whales can switch to 'left-handedness' while hunting
Your Brain Swells—Then Deflates—While You Learn
Researchers hypothesize that the brain "auditions" various cells that form, but only keeps the best of the best
How Clogs Damaged the Feet of 19th-Century Dutch Farmers
A study of 132 skeletons revealed bone chips associated with a rare condition
The First Interstellar Object Seen Buzzing by Earth Is Pretty Weird
Roughly the size of a football field, the object is roughly 10 times longer than it is wide
What Makes Bridges Wobble? Your Awkward Walk
A new study asks: How many people does it takes to set a pedestrian bridge a-swaying?
Earth-Sized Planet Detected Just 11 Light Years Away
Orbiting the star Ross 128, our new planetary neighbor is thought to be temperate, with days up to a balmy 68 degrees Fahrenheit
Oldest Evidence of Wine Making Found in Georgia
The discovery of grape residues on pottery suggest Neolithic people had a taste for wine 8,000 years ago
Global Carbon Emissions on the Rise After Three-Year Pause
An uptick in China and U.S. coal use is expected to make 2017 the year of greatest emissions yet
Rare Roman Sundial Uncovered in Italy
Commissioned by a local politician, it sheds light on the relationship between Rome and its outlying territories
Why Wounds Heal Faster During the Day Than at Night
A new study suggests that you should consider staying away from sharp objects at night
Dinosaurs Might Be Alive Today If the Asteroid Had Hit Another Location
Only a fraction of the Earth’s surface contained the right amount of hydrocarbons to trigger the mass extinction, a new study says
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