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When Passenger Planes Surpassed the Speed of Sound

We might soon see a revival of these beloved, brisk aircraft in the US

January 21, 2026

The Brain Might Not Function Like We Thought It Did

Complex thought may be organized by connection, not anatomy

January 21, 2026

The Promiscuous Lives of Beluga Whales

A peek into their private lives reveals mate-switching from season to season

January 21, 2026

How Being a Good Dad Makes for Healthier Children

Paternal warmth before the age of 1 can set the tone for the family and influence physical health years later

January 21, 2026

Heartworms Might Be Much More Ancient Than We Thought

Understanding their intricate past could be key to future treatments for pups

January 20, 2026

Your Voice Gives Away Valuable Personal Information

The privacy risks of always-listening voice control systems—and how to protect against them

January 20, 2026

This Fish Really Does Need a Hole in Its Head

It’s a resonating chamber for drumming with its ribs

January 20, 2026

The Confabulations of Oliver Sacks

A neurologist reckons with recent revelations about the celebrated doctor and author

January 20, 2026

Your Favorite Zoo Animals Are Getting Old

Humans aren’t the only mammal species with aging populations

January 20, 2026

Tiny Mars has a Big Impact on Our Climate

New research shows the red planet plays an outsized role in Earth’s climate

January 20, 2026

The “Far Side” Had It All Wrong—Cows Really Can Use Sophisticated Tools

Upending Gary Larson’s premise that cows are too daft to use tools

January 19, 2026