Genetics Bacteria steal genetic material from predator viruses using Spam gene May 10, 2019 - Updated on July 25, 2019
Chemistry This infinitely-recyclable plastic might help us finally clean up landfills and oceans May 8, 2019
Archaeology Prehistoric craftsmen were really into freshwater mussel shells, research reveals May 8, 2019
Archaeology Cocaine, ayahuasca, and DMT — South Americans had hardcore rituals 1,000 years ago May 8, 2019
Anthropology First Denisovan fossil found outside of Siberia — our ancient “cousins” spread far and wide May 7, 2019
Agriculture Researchers hack plants to use less water so we don’t starve when climate change hits hard May 7, 2019
Science Scientists discover new giant dinosaur with heart-shaped tail bones May 7, 2019 - Updated on August 24, 2023
Animals The UN says humanity is causing an ‘unprecedented’ decline in biodiversity — and it’s picking up May 6, 2019 - Updated on July 25, 2019
Geology Earth’s core is a lot like oil and vinegar — in a way May 6, 2019 - Updated on October 11, 2023
Agriculture Climate change fuels banana disease, threatening our crops May 6, 2019 - Updated on May 8, 2019
News Hair claimed to belong to Leonardo da Vinci to undergo DNA testing May 6, 2019 - Updated on August 3, 2020
Climate For the first time, renewable energy generated more electricity than coal in the United States May 3, 2019
Biology Fossil Friday: earliest known millipede found in piece of Burmese amber May 3, 2019 - Updated on February 9, 2024
Biology Feathered dinosaurs may have accidentally developed flying — while running May 3, 2019 - Updated on September 7, 2023
News Children prefer simple objects over toys because they’re “not limited” to being a single thing May 3, 2019
Science Denisovan jawbone found on the Tibetan plateau sheds light on mysterious ancient humans May 2, 2019
Environment So-called biodegradable bags can still carry shopping after three years buried in the soil or in the sea April 30, 2019 - Updated on May 1, 2019
