Category science

Florida’s non-native green iguanas become paralyzed and drop from trees when temperatures dip. Climate change could bring this problem to new areas.

Scientists say a phenomenon called “skin conductance,” which changes when you sweat, is a surprisingly accurate method for detecting emotions — with future robots that detect this able to tell your emotions.

The world we live in might be unrecognizable if Alexander the Great had been defeated by the Persians.

Bacteria that are mirror images of existing ones could evade our immune systems, causing serious illness.

Dec. 20, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Satellite imagery from NASA and the European Space Agency reveal 13 years of melt on the Greenland Ice Sheet.

Paleogenomics has finally solved a question that has puzzled researchers for decades: Where did syphilis come from?

Astronomers have discovered a pair of young stars near the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy. Studying them can offer a rare glimpse into how stars can endure — at least briefly — the immense gravity exerted…

An initially “unknown” illness affecting hundreds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo may be attributable to malaria, malnutrition and a viral infection. But investigations are ongoing.

Eyelashes “micro-ratchet” structure and curved shape help wick water away from the eyes.