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New Study Offers Glimmer of Hope for Sea Turtles
Turtle numbers are on the rise in many areas of the globe, but the endangered species still needs help
Ancient DNA Helps Scientists Shed Light on How Ancient Africans Moved and Mixed
New techniques help explain why there is little genetic overlap between modern and ancient Malawi people—and promise much more
Gene Editing of Embryos Gives Insight Into Basic Human Biology
A genetic tool allows researchers to disable a gene key to human development in a closely regulated experiment
The Color-Changing Marvel of Tree Frogs Looking for Love
A new study sheds light on the wild world of "dynamically dichromatic" amphibians
Barn Owls Do Not Suffer From Age-Related Hearing Loss, Study Shows
Owls ranging in age from two to 23 were able to respond equally well to auditory cues
How Scientists Engineered Cassini’s Final Demise
After a rich scientific life, Cassini went out in a blaze, becoming one with the planet it had revolved around for so long
Is Animal Hoarding a Distinct Mental Disorder?
There are many differences between people that hoard objects and those that collect critters
Look Into the Creepy-Cute Eyes of This Reconstructed, 500-Million-Year-Old Creature
The depictions of Agnostus pisiformis are part of comprehensive review of the Cambrian-era arthropod
Opening Warm Champagne Leads to a Pop of Blue
This flash of color is caused by the same process that colors the sky with its blue hues
How Strong Is a Zap From an Electric Eel? Shockingly Strong
A biologist learns an eel's power first hand, allowing himself to be repeatedly shocked in the name of science
Carbon Dating Reveals the History of Zero Is Older Than Previously Thought
An ancient text called the Bakhshali manuscript has bumped zero’s origin story back by 500 years
What Cassini's Daring Dives Have Taught Us About Saturn
Before the probe's final plunge into Saturn’s atmosphere, here’s a look back at what we’ve learned so far
Researchers Find 98-Million-Year-Old Horned Vampire Ant Encased in Amber
A newly described species of Hell Ant impaled its tiny victims on its reinforced horn and may have slurped up their bug blood
Tattoo Ink May Stain Your Lymph Nodes
But more research is needed to determine whether this is actually a bad thing
Cargo Ships May Double Lightning Strikes in Their Path
Ship exhaust impacts cloud formation, which may influence lightning over busy shipping lanes
Amateur Archaeologists Find ‘Most Exciting’ Roman Mosaic in Britain
The mosaic tells the story of Bellerophon, a mythical hero who defeats the fearsome Chimera
Got Writer's Block? Try Listening to Happy Music
A new study suggests that an upbeat tune can boost creativity
The World is Running Out of Sand
The little-known exploitation of this seemingly infinite resource could wreak political and environmental havoc
The World's Parasites Are Going Extinct. Here’s Why That’s a Bad Thing
Up to one-third of parasite species could vanish over the next few decades, disrupting ecosystems and even human health
Gesundheit! African Wild Dogs Sneeze to Vote on Group Decisions
A new study found that the more the pooches sneeze, the more likely they are to set off on a hunt
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