Learn more about the tendency to anthropomorphize animals, which is a more common tendency in some people than in others, in part thanks to these potentially conservation-aiding traits.

Learn how ancient dogs followed the earliest farmers in Central and South America, and find out why their original lineage is nearly gone today.

What is the handfish? Discover the handfish, a tiny fish with finger-like fins that’s critically endangered and needs our help.

Learn about a new study that confirms ancient footprints in New Mexico are over 21,000 years old, rewriting the history of the Americas.

Among the biggest of its kind, this fossil find is helping scientists trace how today’s diverse species are connected.

Learn about the link between cannabis use and death from cardiovascular disease, which could change the way we approach the drug in the future.

A team of researchers have discovered a case of severe osteomyelitis in a Plateosaurus found in Switzerland’s Frick Valley – and you can see it in person.

Learn about the increased impact probability of 2024 YR4, an asteroid that has a small chance to hit the Moon in 2032.

Learn more about Bolg amondol, the large prehistoric lizard named after a character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.

Against all odds, bats are surprisingly long-lived and rarely develop tumors. Understanding why could unlock new cancer treatments for us.

Learn more about the process some dairy farmers are using to capture methane and turn it into renewable natural gas.

Discover how ant colonies act like a single brain, enabling them to anticipate and coordinate as a group.

Learn more about these shimmery, orange and black beads on the moon that researchers describe as “tiny, pristine” time capsules.

Learn more about how mastodons in South America once helped with seed dispersal.

Learn more about these mysterious signals in Antarctica that could be evidence of dark matter.

Learn why subtle differences in breathing patterns may offer intriguing insights into your mood, health, and behavior.

Slow magma flows, small chambers, and hot rock all contribute to surprise volcano eruptions that occur without any prior warning.

Learn more about Morganucodon and Brasilodon, the two species that may have given life to the mammals we know today.

Do ants poop? Discover how these social insects have developed ingenious methods to manage their waste.

Learn how some species of bacteria interact with their neighbors when they’re starving, spearing them with needles that spill their absorbable nutrients.

When is the summer solstice? On June 20, 2025, the sun will reach its most northerly point in the sky, marking the start of summer.

Learn about NGC 4858, a galaxy with the body of a jellyfish and the ears of a bunny, features that were both shaped by extreme pressure.

Learn about a new study that suggests our gut microbiome could be used to both diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer.

Meet methanogens — gut microbes that turn fiber into methane and extra energy. But not everyone has them.

Learn how the European Space Agency’s spacecraft captured a completely new view of the Sun, thanks to its novel tilted orbit.

Learn more about a newly discovered dinosaur species that is now the closest-known ancestor to the Tyrannosaurs.

Learn more about firefly population decline, and how it might not be too late for these glowing insects to bounce back.

What makes the squid eye so powerful? From giant eyeballs to bioluminescence detection, learn how squid evolved to thrive in the darkest depths of the ocean.

Learn more about the “Tumat Puppies,” a pair of preserved pups, found frozen in Siberia, from around 14,000 years ago.

Learn about the unexpected discovery that has shaped new perspectives on Uranus' moons and their brightness.

Learn more about archosauromorphs, the early relatives of dinosaurs, that survived inhospitable terrain during the Triassic period.

Learn about the unique way turtles create their scales and how it’s revealing an ancient evolutionary link to dinosaurs, crocodiles, and birds.

For soldiers and civilians alike, "just following orders" may override our moral compass.

Learn how much time it takes for patients with COVID symptoms to return to their optimal mental and physical health levels.

Learn why sea cucumbers could stop cancer growth due to a unique sugar compound they possess.

Learn more about a new simulation that predicts how Neanderthals migrated from Eastern Europe to Eurasia.

Learn about a new study that uses cemetery remains to reveal a surprising shift in the eating and migratory habits of early Central Europeans.

What causes motion sickness? The theory of vestibular sensory conflict is to blame, but scientists are also studying astronauts to understand the cause even more.

Learn about the new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, and find out what health officials are saying about its spread this summer.

Learn how the recovery and analysis of ancient genomes is helping to answer questions about the early seafarers of the Pacific Islands.

Learn more about the fossilized stomach contents of a 100-million-year-old sauropod and what this finding teaches us about their prehistoric diets.

Mood disorders late in life could point to brain changes tied to dementia, potentially helping doctors catch Alzheimer’s earlier.

Are crows smart? Learn more about the intelligence of crows and their unique relationship with humans.

Learn more about whether or not polyester and PFAs in our clothing contribute to health concerns like infertility.

Learn about the playful and curious side of humpback whales, as seen when they create bubble rings during friendly interactions with humans.

Learn more about the largest map of the cosmos to date, a deep field image from the COSMOS-Web collaboration that’s already being studied to build our understanding of the universe.

In a science first, an environmental factor is shown to alter sex development in mice before birth.

Learn how the changing color of tree leaves is being used as an early warning sign for volcanic activity.

Learn how an undergraduate student at Penn State University broke a century-old math problem, and how it applies to wind turbines.

Learn more about the Medieval Murder Maps project that helped shed light on a nearly 700-year-old cold case.

Learn why early humans may have started using fires — not for cooking, but for securing and preventing their food from spoiling.

Learn why scientists are closely watching HKU5, a type of coronavirus that only needs a small mutation to be able to transfer from bats to humans.

Learn more about a new study that suggests early cancer detection could be as simple as a routine blood test.

Learn more about how astronomers have observed an unprecedented cosmic explosion that has the potential to transform the history of black holes.

Tiny wing scales trapped in fossilized dung suggest butterflies evolved long before flowers appeared.

Learn more about a new, preliminary method that scientists are starting to use to control certain functions of bacteria.

Learn about an unlikely strategy for repelling ticks that involves a compound secreted by the skin of donkeys, which may help prevent the spread of Lyme disease.

Learn more about how the surprising survival of marine ecosystems after the last mass extinction can help us better prepare for the next one.

Learn more about Enoch, the machine learning model predicting the ages of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient texts.

Using next-generation technology could offer fresh insight into unprecedented ocean extremes driven by climate change or other factors.

Learn how colon cancer patients can reap the benefits of exercise, potentially raising the chances of survival post-surgery and chemotherapy.

Do dogs dream? Sleep research shows what’s (likely) going on in your pet’s minds while they doze.