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Gorillas self-medicate with plants. We could soon use them for our own medicine

Researchers explore traditional medicinal plants used by gorillas for drug discovery

Scientists find a new Neanderthal population that stayed completely isolated for 50,000 years

Something like this would seem unimaginable for our Homo sapiens species.

DNA barcoding could finally solve the world's fake honey problem

It's a sweet solution for a bitter problem.

Avocados are bad and vegans are just ridiculous — the excuses we make to keep eating meat

Do you use any excuses to avoid reducing your meat consumption?

Amazing "Viking" treasure featuring gold, silver, and a vase from Iran may not be Viking at all

A decoy treasure hidden beneath a Viking treasure is stunning archaeologists.

Beluga whale suspected of spying for Russia was shot and killed

The whale had become a beloved animal in Norway. Activists and vets are asking for the police to investigate what happened.

The moon had active volcanoes while dinosaurs were still chilling on Earth

New findings show lunar volcanic activity occurred as recently as 120 million years ago.

Gray wolves are making a comeback in California — but not everyone is happy

After becoming virtually extinct in California, wolves are making a comeback.

Apparently, cats play fetch too — and we're not sure why they do it

Your cat probably wants to play with you more than you think.

What makes gemstones so brilliantly colored -- spoiler alert, it's physics

In a previous color, we’ve talked about what makes things colored — the way objects absorb, reflect, or transmit light at different wavelengths. But let’s be a bit more specific. What gives gemstones colors, or rather, what changes the way they absorb and reflect light so that they come out in so many different, striking […]

Researchers find lost statue on the Titanic — but the ship's iconic bow is collapsing

Even from the bottom of the sea, the Titanic still has a lot to offer.

We only have one last chance to save the tigers

“A tiger is a large-hearted gentleman with boundless courage and when he is exterminated – as exterminated he will be unless public opinion rallies to his support – India will be the poorer by having lost the finest of her fauna.” So said Jim Corbett, a man whose fate was bound to that of the […]

Congrats, you just lived through the hottest summer in history

We're neck deep in a climate emergency. This is just one of the symptoms.

From hazy ouzo to clear math: the science behind a milky mystery

The ouzo effect is more than just a party trick. It's a complex interplay of chemistry and physics.

Elite diversity: Post-Roman elites were a surprisingly diverse and mobile group

The community was not a biologically homogeneous group. Instead, it was composed of individuals with diverse ancestries.

The ancient whale fossil still has a shark bite preserved into it

A fragment of whale rib found in a North Carolina strip mine is offering scientists a rare glimpse at the interactions between prehistoric sharks and whales some 3-4 million years ago, during a period called the Pliocene.

Water Contamination from Lunar Dust Could Jeopardize Moon Bases

Drinking water should be a top priority for any long-term moon mission.

Perfectly Cubic Salt Crystals at Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

These are perfectly cubical salt crystals, spotted at Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat, located in Bolivia.

Night Vision: How Humans See In the Darkness

When the sun sets and darkness envelops the world, we humans are left in the shadows. Unlike many animals, we lack natural night vision, so instead, we’ve developed technology we can use to compensate for this. Night vision devices, ranging from goggles to sophisticated cameras, play an essential role in military, law enforcement, and recreational […]

Your spreadsheets probably suck — 94% of business spreadsheets have errors in them

Here's one productivity hack no one talks about: check your spreadsheets.

One change could reduce our global emissions by 17% — but we won't do it

Your jaw is the single most destructive force on this planet. We can make it better.

There is no 'safe level' of drinking alcohol: even low alcohol consumption is bad for you

You may want to reconsider that glass of wine.

Researchers finally figure out how to make instant turmeric milk

Researchers have developed efficient method to make a plant-based, instant version that maintains the beneficial properties.

This simple trick could help you learn a new skill faster

Learning takes time and concentrated practice. Visualizing things passively may also help.

This blind fish that lives in a cave has extraordinary taste buds on their head and chin

The Mexican tetra (Astyanax mexicanus) is a fascinating species. It has a “regular” form that lives in the waters of the Rio Grande and several other rivers in Mexico and Texas, as well as a “cave” form. The cavefish live in complete darkness and have almost no use for their eyes — so over thousands […]

This underwater avalanche left a 2000 km trail of destruction in its wake

This ancient avalanche grew so big that its size was only limited by the physical dimensions of the canyon itself.

What is a waterspout and did one sink the Bayesian luxury yacht?

Are waterspouts some of Europe's most underestimated disasters?

New research highlights the advantages and disadvantages of intermittent fasting

Turns out, you can have too much of a good thing.

Exoplanets may have more water than we thought — but there's a catch

For years, scientists have speculated about the nature of water on exoplanets, especially on super-Earths and sub-Neptunes — planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. The prevailing view has been that these distant worlds could be covered by vast oceans, potentially making them prime candidates for hosting life. However, a groundbreaking study published in […]

Watch a Bao Bao the panda playing in the snow for the very first time

Well there's a lot of good science already this early in the year, but hey - let's relax a little bit and look at this big guy just having fun in the snow - this is footage of a giant panda seeing snow for the first time in his life.

The Picotaur robot is nimble and weighs less than a grain of rice

Picotaur is less that 1 cm with impressive mobility from its innovative legs.

China builds nuclear plant that can't meltdown

Nuclear energy is clean and scalable, but meltdown fears prevent it from being deployed more widely.

The ancient Lion Rock in Sri Lanka was once the country's capital

Geology meets archaeology in this stunning site.

That super valuable asteroid worth 100 bajillion dollars? JWST images show it's rusting

We may or may not mine the asteroid — but in the meantime, researchers are finding out more things about it.

NASA has been working on a 'quiet' supersonic plane for years. It's almost ready

NASA is working to pave the way for the next generation of supersonic flights.

This microorganism used for biofuel production is actually three species

The differences between the species are huge.

Rare archaeological site shows Neanderthals were crafty and adaptable

They were not the rudimentary cavemen they're sometimes portrayed as.

Titanium: how we use the metal of the titans

Beyond its remarkable properties, titanium minerals also look spectacularly.

Extreme Rescue: The mountain lion caught in a trap edition

What would you do if you found a cougar caught in a trap? You should call these guys, that's what.

The banana apocalypse is coming. Can we stop it this time?

It's not the first time we've had big banana problems.

Caribbean drunken monkeys act surprisingly much like humans

Monkeys are just like humans -- when they drink.

The ancient world of crinoids: Stunning photos of these flower-like fossils that are not flowers

Have you ever seen this type of fossil?

Gaia mission shows that many asteroids have moons, and it's not clear why

These asteroids are important for understanding the history of the solar system.

What do meteor showers look like?

The Perseids (probably the most famous meteor shower) are peaking this week. But what do they look like?

Richard Feynman explains the scientific method in 10 minutes

Feynman was not only one of the most accomplished physicists in history. He was an amazing teacher.

The rainbow eucalyptus: the most colorful tree in the world

At first glance, this tree almost seems like it fell victim to graffiti vandalism. But if you look closer, you’ll see that it hasn’t been spray painted — the tree is colored like this naturally. Eucalyptus deglupta is a tall tree, commonly known as the rainbow eucalyptus, Mindanao gum, or rainbow gum. It’s the only […]

Your insecticide doesn't do squat against cockroaches

Not only can cockroaches withstand what nature throws at them, but they can even withstand the insecticides made to kill them.

The phage wars: multiple viruses block each other from infecting cells

More of a bad thing is usually bad. But in the case of viruses, it may be good.

Mars may have a lot of water in its crust. It's just too deep to use

Mars may have oceans' worth of water — but it's more than 10 km under the surface.

Breathtaking Metamorphosis: The Saturniidae Moths

These moths are some of the most amazing creatures you'll see.
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