Alien life Atmospheric methane on Mars changes with the seasons — and we don’t really know why January 4, 2018
News Researchers measure the interior of two stars, find our models weren’t quite right January 3, 2018 - Updated on January 4, 2018
Mind & Brain Millennials demand perfection from themselves and each other, hurting their mental health January 3, 2018
Animals This amazing rainbow peacock spider might inspire the optical technology of tomorrow January 3, 2018 - Updated on January 4, 2018
Agriculture Speed breeding LED technique grows food six times faster than conventional farming January 3, 2018
News Not so dry after all: Mars lost much of its water to the crust December 22, 2017 - Updated on April 24, 2019
Mind & Brain Regardless of culture or country, people make more babies during the holidays December 22, 2017
Astronomy In the Pisces constellation, one star is busy devouring its own planetary offspring December 22, 2017
Biology Mitochondria in the brain changed by cocaine use — the findings could help us better fight addictions December 22, 2017
Health Exercising improves nicotine withdrawal symptoms, helps to quit smoking December 21, 2017 - Updated on February 19, 2022
Mind & Brain Chimps and children as young as six will try to witness antisocial behavior being punished December 21, 2017
Genetics How CRISPR gene editing is poised to change everything from medicine to ecosystems December 20, 2017 - Updated on May 11, 2023
Animals Illegal orchid trafficking is largely ignored, and may lead to major conservation consequences December 19, 2017
Science Wine glasses have gotten 7 times bigger since the 1700s, new study concludes December 19, 2017
Health Medical cannabis helps one third of chronic pain patients quit prescription opioid drugs December 19, 2017
News Riches make your happiness about yourself, a tight budget makes it about others December 19, 2017
Geology Warm rock beneath New England hints of upcoming volcanic eruption millions of years from now December 19, 2017
Science How this online project is building the largest popular science collection, together with your help December 19, 2017 - Updated on December 22, 2017
News Scientists find primitive 3.5-million-year old bear with a sweet tooth for berries December 18, 2017 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Health Trump administration bans the CDC from using words like “science-based,” “vulnerable,” or “diversity” December 18, 2017
Animals Old-growth forests offer safe haven to bird species struggling with climate change December 18, 2017
Health Ketamine rapidly reduces suicidal thoughts, positive effects linger on for at least six weeks December 18, 2017
Animals Mulgaras emerge in Australia’s south-west after over a century of being considered extinct December 18, 2017 - Updated on May 24, 2023
Geology 17 Pictures that will make you want to become a Geologist December 18, 2017 - Updated on May 4, 2023
Diseases Family from Italy can’t feel physical pain because of genetic mutation December 15, 2017 - Updated on May 28, 2019
News Functional hydrogen-boron fusion could be here “within the next decade”, powered by huge lasers December 15, 2017