Scientists reveal identity of mysterious ‘golden orb’ collected during NOAA expedition
A close up image of the “golden orb” in the lab of the Smithsonian Institution. Following collection, the orb…
In Echo of Moby Dick, Drones Bust Sperm Whales Headbutting
Sailors’ tales of whales ramming ships just got modern confirmation from above. Using drones, researchers filmed sperm…
Combo of Two Diets May Slow Brain Aging
Pairing two familiar eating plans may help your brain hang on to its youth, at least on…
Bumblebees Have a Pretty Handy Survival Tactic
Bumblebee queens have a survival trick that sounds impossible: They can apparently ride out a week underwater.…
To Climb the Social Ladder, Baby Clownfish Ditch Stripes
Clownfish aren’t just colorful; they’re calculating. A new study finds that baby tomato anemonefish ditch their “baby…
For Antarctic Penguins, Molting Can Now Be Deadly
Emperor penguins can’t skip their annual wardrobe change, and that may now be killing them. A new…
Scientists Discover What Terrifies Bedbugs
Bedbugs, it turns out, really don’t like to get their feet wet. Researchers at UC-Riverside report that…
T. Rex Could Run Faster Than Usain Bolt, on Its Toes
Tyrannosaurus rex may loom large in our collective imagination, but new research suggests the creature moved more…
Device Suggests Correct Antibiotic in 36 Minutes
If new research holds up, doctors may be able to get lab-style answers on pathogens before they’ve…
For Jupiter, ‘Textbooks Will Need to Be Updated’
Jupiter hasn’t shrunk, but our best measurement of it just did. Using fresh data from NASA’s Juno…