The last woolly mammoths offer new clues to why this species died out
Four thousand years ago, the world’s last woolly mammoth took its final breath. But the…
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Scientists Say: Cosmic rays
Cosmic rays (noun, “KOZ-mick rayz”) Cosmic rays are high-energy particles that zoom through the cosmos.…
Polar Ignite 3 Titanium review
The Polar Ignite 3 Titanium offers a stylish upgrade to the mildly-received Polar Ignite 3,…
People adopt anti-establishment attitudes when they feel threatened, study suggests
A series of four studies confirmed the link between feeling threatened and anti-establishment attitudes. The…
Why do we shrink as we age?
Height loss could be an early sign of a more serious health condition.
Humans were living near West Papua at least 55,000 years ago, study finds
New evidence from West Papua offers fresh clues about how and when humans first moved…
Insecure attachment to fathers linked to increased mental health issues and alcohol use
A longitudinal study in the U.S. found that adolescents with less secure attachment to their…
Birth of a hurricane: What meteorologists look for as they hunt for early signs of a tropical cyclone forming
The first signs of a potential hurricane can be detected days before a storm gains…
How a woman dresses affects how other women view her male friendships, study suggests
When it comes to friendships between men and women, many people hold the belief that…
Space photo of the week: 1st-ever close-up of Neptune is Voyager 2’s final portrait of a planet
Voyager 2, NASA’s longest-running mission, explored Neptune during a historic encounter on Aug. 25, 1989,…
High-intensity interval training boosts cognitive function, with effects lasting up to five years
High-intensity exercise isn’t just good for your muscles — it might also be the key…
Why are so many Roman statues headless?
There are many reasons an ancient statue might accidentally lose its head — and some…
NASA’s Starliner decision was the right one, but it’s a crushing blow for Boeing
Enlarge / A Starliner spacecraft mounted on top of an Atlas V rocket before an…
Shocker: French make surprise arrest of Telegram founder at Paris airport
Pavel Durov, Telegram founder and former CEO of Vkontakte, in happier (and younger) days. (credit:…
NASA not comfortable with Starliner thrusters, so crew will fly home on Dragon
Enlarge / Crew Dragon approaches the International Space Station (credit: NASA TV) Following weeks of…
Declining senses in older adults linked to loneliness and mental health challenges
As we age, our senses gradually decline, leading to challenges that go beyond simple inconveniences.…
Antibiotic resistance makes once-lifesaving drugs useless. Could we reverse it?
Evolutionary biologist Tiffany Taylor explores the work being done to resensitize antibiotic-resistant bacteria to drugs…
Brain’s ‘threat detector’ uncovered: New study reveals neural circuit for identifying and remembering threats
Imagine a mouse, tentatively exploring its surroundings, its senses alert to any sign of danger.…
Gravity changes may disrupt sleep more than we realize
A recent study examining the sleep patterns of healthy men and women who participated in…
Electric vehicle battery fires—what to know and how to react
Enlarge / The battery pack of a Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric microbus on the assembly…
Salps: The world’s fastest-growing animals that look like buckets of snot
In just 48 hours, salps can reach maturity, making them the fastest-growing multicellular animals on…
Bed-sharing with infants: New study suggests no impact on emotional and behavioral development
For parents wondering whether sharing a bed with their infant might affect their child’s emotional…
A long-awaited cancer treatment reaches patients
Print and Longform Managing Editor Erin Wayman discusses the recently approved T cell therapy for…
Readers discuss hypothetical ‘tauonium’ atoms
Talk of the tauonium Scientists propose a hunt for tauonium, a hypothetical variety of atom…
