Your Breath May Reveal Hidden Changes in the Gut Microbiome

Learn how chemicals released by gut microbes end up in exhaled breath, and how researchers used those signals to identify microbial communities linked to disease.

Evolving Plankton May Have Kicked Off Life's Comeback After the Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Impact

Learn how the emergence of new plankton species started life's swift recovery after the asteroid impact that killed most dinosaurs.

Fossils Reveal Ancient Giant Kangaroos Could Hop — But Only in Short Bursts

Learn more about ancient giant kangaroos and the previous research claiming they were too heavy to hop. A new study finds that hopping may have been one of the few movement methods for these ancient animals. 

Microbial Communities That Support Human and Plant Health Could Be Key to Life in Space

Learn how studying microbial communities during long-duration spaceflight could also reveal new ways to support human health and agriculture on Earth.

5,500-Year-Old Human Remains Extend the Origins of Syphilis-Causing Bacteria by 3,000 Years

Learn how ancient DNA from human remains revealed that syphilis circulated in the Americas thousands of years earlier than once thought.

Glioblastoma Is the Most Aggressive Brain Cancer and May One Day Be Treated With a Common HIV Drug

Decoding the complex communication system of the deadliest brain cancer has revealed that an already approved HIV drug could be the key to treatment.

A 2.6-Million-Year-Old Jaw Uncovers a Missing Hominin From the Afar Region

Learn how a 2.6-million-year-old Paranthropus jaw from Ethiopia’s Afar region is reshaping scientists’ understanding of early human evolution and competition with Homo.

500,000-Year-Old Elephant Bone Hammer Reveals Clever Tool-Making Skills of Early Humans

Learn about a 500,000-year old hammer made from elephant bone, used by early humans in England to sharpen stone tools.

Sperm May Hit a Hidden, Middle-Age RNA Drop-Off — What's the Generational Impact?

Learn more about the DNA and RNA that sperm carry and how they may suddenly change during midlife. 

Dogs Can Smell a Deadly Canine Cancer, Offering a New Path to Earlier Detection

Learn how trained dogs smell subtle chemical signals linked to cancer in blood samples.

NASA’s Artemis II Rocket Arrives at Launch Pad Ahead of Moon Mission

Learn more about the upcoming Artemis II mission and the process the rocket will need to go through before liftoff.

Climate Change May Have Led to the Demise of the Tang Dynasty

Learn more about the climate events that may have led to food shortages and the collapse of the Tang Dynasty.

A Deadly Elephant Rampage Highlights Growing Human-Wildlife Crisis

A lone elephant has killed over 20 people in India, revealing the tragic consequences of habitat loss and human expansion.

GLP‑1 Pills Are Now Available — How They Differ From Injections

Learn more about GLP-1 pills and how they may be more convenient and cost-effective than the injections. 

Spaghetti-Shaped Parasite in Ancient Canids Reveals the Unusual Origins of Heartworm

Learn how heartworm disease became widespread in dogs, reflecting an evolutionary history that spans back to ancient times. 

Both Female and Male Beluga Whales Take Many Mates, and It May Protect Their Genes

Learn how long-term mate switching helps a small beluga whale population maintain genetic diversity.

This Cow’s Multi-Purpose Tool Use Challenges Assumptions About Animal Intelligence

Learn how researchers tested a cow’s behavior and what her tool use reveals about animal intelligence.

Shingles Vaccine May Also Slow Biological Aging — Not Just Prevent a Painful Rash

Learn how the shingles vaccine puts the brakes on aging by helping the immune system fight chronic inflammation.

Sweet Treats Fare Better Than Sugary Drinks for Diabetes and Heart Health

Learn more about the difference between sugar in liquid and solid form and why skipping sweets altogether isn’t the solution either.

The World Isn’t Just Running Out of Water, It’s Already Bankrupt — But There Is Still Hope 

Learn about a new UN report that suggests we are now in an era of global water bankruptcy that cannot be reversed.