Scientists found evolution repeating itself in the Galápagos Islands
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Scientists found evolution repeating itself in the Galápagos Islands

The finches eventually became powerful evidence for Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection. The…

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Elephants can relearn how to live wild after years in captivity
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Elephants can relearn how to live wild after years in captivity

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever.…

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Healthy pregnancies and newborns are possible after CAR T cell therapy
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Healthy pregnancies and newborns are possible after CAR T cell therapy

We are at a critical time and supporting science journalism is more important than ever.…

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Scientists find a simple way to stop cavities without drilling
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Scientists find a simple way to stop cavities without drilling

A low-cost liquid known as silver diamine fluoride, or SDF, may offer a much simpler…

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Can’t sleep in the heat? These 8 tricks could save your night
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Can’t sleep in the heat? These 8 tricks could save your night

One reason is thermoregulation, the body’s ability to keep its internal temperature within a safe…

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New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier
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New microwave frying method could make french fries much healthier

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are investigating whether microwave energy could help produce…

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Misfolded insulin may be quietly driving diabetes
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Misfolded insulin may be quietly driving diabetes

As prediabetes advances toward diabetes, this delicate process can begin to break down. Misfolded and…

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Hidden charcoal reveals the true age of ancient cave paintings
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Hidden charcoal reveals the true age of ancient cave paintings

The new findings provide firm dates for two black images, a bison and a masklike…

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A slowing Atlantic current could unleash stronger California storms
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A slowing Atlantic current could unleash stronger California storms

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, is a vast system of ocean currents that…

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Spines of saber-toothed cats tell a tale of the doomed species
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Spines of saber-toothed cats tell a tale of the doomed species

Clues to saber-toothed cats’ demise are emerging from fossils entombed in California’s sticky La Brea…

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