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The Monstrous Appetite of Japanese Giant Salamanders

Body size pushes these river monsters to become apex predators

February 6, 2026

The Ape Who Could Play Make-Believe

Kanzi, the bonobo, once again topples barriers between humans and great apes by demonstrating imagination, a cognitive capacity thought unique to humans

February 6, 2026

Inside the Mouth of Earth’s Oldest Bird

A new look at an <i>Archaeopteryx</i> skull reveals some familiar and fascinating structures

February 5, 2026

Did We Just See a Black Hole Explode?

An “impossible” neutrino detected by an underwater telescope could be the key

February 5, 2026

The Crucial Role of Cities in the Lanternfly Invasion

Research into the spotted lanternfly genome reveals the influence of urbanization on the species

February 5, 2026

Eavesdropping on Beaked Whales Reveals the Secrets of Their Deepwater Lives

Three species off the Louisiana coast detected through echolocation clicks

February 5, 2026

The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty

Joseph Goldberger’s findings on pellagra weren’t welcome at the time, but he paved the way for a simple, life-saving intervention

February 4, 2026

The Farm Boy Who Found Pluto

Despite its demotion from planet status, the tiny but mighty world still captivates scientists

February 4, 2026

How Researchers Are Tracking the Elusive Amazon Manatee

Water sampling for eDNA helps us better understand this vulnerable aquatic beast

February 4, 2026

Neurotic People Have More Frequent Sexual Fantasies

Our personalities affect the regularity of our mental dalliances, new research shows

February 4, 2026

Tripping at Death’s Door: Psychedelics in End-of-Life Care

A group in rural California wants to help us understand death through hallucinogens and narrative medicine

February 4, 2026