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Magnolias are so ancient they're pollinated by beetles — because bees didn't exist yet

Before bees, there were beetles

This Is What Antarctica Would Look Like Without Its Ice

Antarctica's most detailed map exposes its vulnerable future.

New Organic Semiconductor That Spirals Electrons Like a Corkscrew Could Lead to Brighter, More Energy-Efficient Screens

The technology could be applied to not just screens but also quantum computing and spintronics.

Scientists Turn Skin Cells Directly Into Neurons Bypassing Stem Cells

It's a huge step forward for regenerative medicine.

Astronomers Find Four Sub-Earth Planets Just Six Light-Years Away

Four new planets were discovered around the second-closest star to the Sun.

Researchers are adding probiotics to chocolate to make it even healthier

Chocolate is already a beloved treat, but what if it could also improve your gut health?

The Arctic Seafloor Is Full of Life — And We’re About to Destroy It

The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and rare earth elements.

Over 1 in 3 Americans hurt by "second-hand drinking"

Alcohol use is affecting more than just its consumers, and more than we thought.

EPA Plans to Close Environmental Justice Offices, Leaving Communities to Face Pollution Alone

Environmental justice initiatives meant to ease pollution burdens on low-income and minority communities have lost support and funding as a result of recent actions by EPA administrator Lee Zeldin.

Black Holes Might Not Be Cosmic Dead-Ends But Rather the Beginning Of White Holes

From black holes to white holes. Who would've thought?

Astronomers Discover 128 New Moons Around Saturn Securing Its Title as the Moon King and Leaving Jupiter in the Dust

Jupiter may be out of the race for good.

Lightning Strikes Plummet by 50% After Global Shipping Industry Cut Sulfur Emissions

An unplanned experiment takes scientists closer to solving a long-standing mystery.

Australian Man Lived With a Fully Artificial Heart for Over 100 Days—Here’s How It Saved His Life

A magnetic levitation pump is keeping patients alive—without a human heart.

Why Perovskite LEDs Might Soon Replace Every Light in Your Home

Cheaper, brighter, and greener, perovskite LEDs could change lighting — if they last long enough.

Medieval Female Scribes Were Far More Common Than Previously Thought. At Least 110,000 Medieval Manuscripts Were Copied by Women

New study uncovers the silent contributions of women in medieval bookmaking.

Yet another study debunks "wind turbine syndrome"

A new study confirms the idea: the sound from wind turbines just doesn't make a difference.

China’s Ghost Cities Are a Bigger Climate Problem Than We Thought

China's ghost cities aren't just an economic puzzle — they're a major environmental issue.

1 in 15 Americans Have Been Through a Mass Shooting — And Over 1 in 50 Were Injured

Millions of Americans have been exposed to a mass shooting.

There's a Great Whale Urine Highway That Moves Nutrients Across Oceans

Whales migrate great distances and, as they travel, create nutrient superhighways in our oceans.

Frequent Blood Donors Have Healthier Blood Cells and More Protection Against Cancer

Scientists discover how blood donations quietly change your blood cells.

She Lost Her Vision a Decade Ago—Now a Tooth Implant Could Help Her See Again

It sounds insane but it actually works.

A 7,000-Year-Old Fire-Starting Kit Was Just Unearthed in China

The fire-drilling toolset is older than the pyramids but is remarkably well preserved.

3D Printed Penis Implant Restored Sexual Function in Rabbits and Could Help Humans Next

Scientists successfully 3D-printed penile implants that restored sexual function in rabbits and pigs.

Pokémon Go Players Were Duped Into Training a Powerful AI Map of the Real World

While you thought you were training your Pikachu, you were actually training AI to see the world.

Yellowstone Bison Made a Stunning Comeback. Now, After 120 Years of Conservation, The Bison Form a Single Breeding Population

The bison at the Yellowstone National Park are gearing up for a more genetically diverse population.

This Company is Recycling Wind Turbines Into Surfboards and They Actually Work

Turning decommissioned wind turbine blades into high-performance surfboards

Disgruntled Software Developer Deployed a "Kill Switch" That Crashed His Former Employer’s Network. He Now Faces 10 Years in Prison

A former Eaton Corp. employee faces prison for planting malicious code after losing responsibilities at work.

Scientists Found a Rare Scorpion That Sprays Venom in Columbia

This Colombian scorpion sprays venom over 36 centimeters in self-defense.

This Small Deep-Sea Predator Hidden in the Atacama Trench is Darkness Personified

Hidden in the abyss of the Atacama Trench, Dulcibella camanchaca reveals itself as a unique predator adapted to the darkness.

AI Is Willing to Lie, Cheat, and Manipulate to Win. Now What?

“While directly editing game files might seem unconventional, there are no explicit restrictions against modifying files,” the AI said.

Birds are building nests out of decades-old plastic trash and it's a record of the Anthropocene

Eurasian coots are unknowingly creating plastic archives of the Anthropocene.

Your Skin Can "Taste" Bitter Compounds to Protect Against Toxins

Bitter taste receptors on the skin were found to fight and expel toxins.

Megalodon Wasn’t a Fat Great White—It Was a Sleek Lean Killing Machine

Looks like the movies got it wrong; who would have guessed?

To Spin Silk Five Times Stronger Than Steel, Spiders Perform a Stretching Trick

Stretching is key to spider silk's remarkable properties.

Elon Musk has another dumb take. This time, on avian flu

Musk has become the ultimate disinformation machine.

Scientists Crack Genetic Code for Bigger, Sweeter Tomatoes. The Results Are Delicious

Scientists have unlocked genes that could transform tomatoes, making them both bigger and sweeter.

Psilocybin Shows Promise in Repairing Brain Damage from Mild Head Trauma

New research suggests psilocybin may restore brain function after mild head trauma.

Earth's Oldest Meteorite Crater Dating Back 3.47 Billion Years Found in Australia’s outback

The find could hold implications for understanding the origin of life here on Earth.

Cats Actually Have Hundreds of Facial Expressions and They Mirror Each Other to Form an Emotional Bond

Want to befriend a cat? Don't forget to blink or squint back if a cat does the same at you.

Human Urine and Frogs: How a Bizarre Pregnancy Test Helped Unleash a Global Amphibian Crisis

From a groundbreaking find to a global disaster. This is how one species and human error endangered amphibians everywhere.

A New Robotic Hand Is Helping Pianists Play Faster and Better With No Extra Practice

This robotic exoskeleton helps pianists break through learning plateaus.

The Return of the Bookstore: Brick and Mortar Shops Making Stunning Comeback

Young readers are fueling a surprising bookstore renaissance.

Paralyzed Man Moved a Robotic Arm Using Only His Thoughts Thanks to AI. It Kept Working for Months

The scientists may have cracked the code to mind-controlled robotics.

A Shocking 22% of Butterflies in the U.S. Have Vanished in Just Two Decades

For every five butterflies that graced the skies in 2000, only four remain today.

This Overlooked Monument May Have Inspired Stonehenge’s Design

New research suggests that the Flagstones site in Dorset may be linked to Stonehenge.

This Gene Explains Why Your Labrador Is Always Hungry — And Why Some Humans Struggle with Obesity

Labradors and some humans share a surprising genetic link to obesity.

Ditch the Butter. Switching to Plant-Based Oils Could Add Years to Your Life

A massive new study found that eating more butter is linked to higher mortality.

Scientists Uncover Bizarre Virus-Like Structures in the Human Body and We Have No Idea What They Are

Now joining the list of microbes are these strange structures called obelisks.

Researchers tore down a Tesla and BYD battery to see which one's better

The two companies have different approaches, but is one better?

This Cannabis-Inspired Drug Kills Pain Without Getting You High or Hooked

Researchers create a cannabis-derived compound that relieves pain without the risk of addiction or mind-altering effects.

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