75-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals New Species of Hamster-Sized Mammal From the Age of Dinosaurs

Learn about a small rodent-like mammal whose descendants survived the extinction event that killed all non-avian dinosaurs. 

180-Million-Year-Old Ichthyosaur Found With 100 Teeth and Rocks In Its Stomach

Learn about an ichthyosaur found in Germany that is now the youngest fossil found in its genus, and shows a remarkable story of survival.

Mysterious, Deep-Sea Golden Orb May be From a Giant Sea Anemone

Learn how researchers used morphology and genetic analysis to reveal the identity of a mysterious golden orb found during a deep-sea expedition.

Origins of Comet 3I/ATLAS May Have Been Extremely Cold, Beyond Our Solar System

Learn more about the interstellar traveler, Comet 3I/ATLAS, and what researchers know about its place of origin.

Kraken-Like Octopus Up to the Size of a 5-Story Building Stalked the Oceans 100 Million Years Ago

Learn how new research is overturning assumptions about marine ecosystems during the Late Cretaceous.

Preeclampsia Has Existed for Roughly 5,000 Years, but There Is Still No Cure — Why Is It Called the "Disease of Theories"?

Learn more about preeclampsia and eclampsia, and the impact these disorders can have on pregnancies. 

Small Rays in Shallow Waters Flaunt Fake Eyes to Ward Off Predators

Discover how iconic eyespots evolved in certain ray and skate species, a defense trait surprisingly common across the animal kingdom.

7 of the Most Bizarre Geological Features in the Solar System Include Salt Glaciers and Hailing Rocks

Learn more about the bizarre geological features found throughout our Solar System. 

A 14-Million-Year Climate Record Is Hidden Within Australia’s Vanishing Twelve Apostles

Learn about Australia’s Twelve Apostles, iconic rock formations that hold millions of years of climate history and have been accurately dated for the first time.

Modern Humans and Neanderthals May Share Genetic Regions Linked to Complex Language

Learn more about Human Ancestor Quickly Evolved Regions (HAQERs), genetic regulatory regions that may have shaped language skill in modern humans and Neanderthals.

New Northern White Rhino Embryo Created as Only Two Females Remain

Learn how egg retrieval, lab fertilization, and embryo transfer are helping scientists rebuild the northern white rhino population.

For Over 100,000 Years, a Hidden Magma Reservoir Grew Beneath Greece’s “Extinct” Methana Volcano

Learn how scientists discovered that Methana, a volcano in Greece believed to be dormant, was actually collecting magma for millennia.

2,200-Year-Old Ancient Roman Shipwreck Uncovers Hidden Repairs Across the Adriatic

Learn how layers of ancient waterproofing and traces of pollen helped researchers trace where the Ilovik–Paržine 1 ship was repaired, and how maritime knowledge moved across the Mediterranean.

Silent Magma Surge Lifted Azorean Island 2.5 Inches, Then Stopped Abruptly Below the Surface

Learn how a series of earthquakes on an Atlantic island revealed magma brew merely 1 mile under the surface and how underground faults evaded the eruption.

Ancient Organic Matter Found on Mars Could Share Traits With “Building Blocks” of Life

Learn about a new Curiosity experiment that found organic molecules on Mars, and what this could mean for life on the red planet.

Gut Microbiome of Black Bears Carries Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Offers Insights into the Environment

Learn about the gut microbiomes of black bears, which carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria and can signal changes in the environment.

Cocaine Pollution May be Changing How Far Atlantic Salmon Swim — with Potential Ecosystem Effects

Learn about the potential impact of cocaine pollution on Atlantic salmon populations, including migration patterns and swimming behavior.

200 Million Years Ago Crabs Started Walking Sideways — and It Shaped Their Success

Learn how sideways walking in crabs evolved 200 million years ago, what defines true crabs, and how this unique movement shaped their evolution and survival.

Largest Ever Elephant Genome Study Reveals a Hidden Crisis — and a Path to Better Conservation

Learn how shrinking habitats are isolating African elephant populations and how restoring connections could help save the species.

A Resilient Fungus Could Survive the Trip to Mars — and Possibly Other Planets

Learn more about the fungus Aspergillus calidoustus and a new experiment suggesting it could withstand the journey to Mars.