Hidden Clues on Dark Matter Come into Sight With a New High-Resolution Map of the Sky 

Learn about the new map that shows how dark matter bends light emitted by galaxies and keeps a tight hold on normal matter in the universe.

Mysterious Metallic Cloud Triggered the Strange Dimming of a Distant Star

​Learn more about the vast metallic cloud that dimmed a sun-like star, puzzling astronomers. 

Cougars Are Learning to Coexist With Wolves in Yellowstone by Changing Their Diet

As cougar and wolf populations recover, clashes between these top predators are inevitable with cougars finding ways to coexist.

Point Nemo, a Remote Underwater Graveyard, Will Be the Final Resting Place of the ISS

Learn more about Point Nemo, a remote area in the Pacific where the ISS will be sent in 2030 or 2031. 

Tracking Past Eruptions In Yellowstone Is Harder Than You Think

Learn more about the past eruptions at Yellowstone National Park and how each new eruption displaced evidence of the past.

How Alex Honnold Can Stay Cool and Collected as He Climbs the Impossible

Learn why Alex Honnold can free solo structures like Taipei 101 and how this makes him what neuroscientists call a “super sensation seeker.”

Humans, Not Glaciers, Brought Rocks to Stonehenge — But Why and How Remain a Mystery

Learn more about the new research that backs up the theory that the bluestones of Stonehenge were carried or dragged by Neolithic people.

Bacteria Haven't Been Found On Mars — Could They Be Beneath the Surface?

Learn more about the hunt for bacteria on Mars and how astronauts will need to make sure they aren't bringing any dormant bacteria with them to the Red Planet. 

These Oddball Organisms May Spawn a Brand New Branch of Life That's Now Extinct 

Learn about Prototaxites, a bizarre group of prehistoric organisms that fall within an unknown lineage of extinct life.

A Historical Greek Earthquake-Tsunami Event May Not Have Been As Devastating As Once Recorded

Learn why blindly relying on historical records of seismic events without confirmation can lead to an incorrect characterization of an earthquake for decades.

Whales Are Sharing Food — Not Because There’s More, But Because There’s Less

Learn how fin, humpback, and minke whales are sharing food as warming waters reshape prey and competition in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Boredom Has Its Benefits — But Can It Really Fix Your Attention Span?

Learn more about the recent social media trend “rawdogging” boredom, and if it could really help improve your attention span.

House Burping Is a Winter Wellness Trend That Could Improve Your Sleep and Health

Learn about the benefits of “house burping,” where a few minutes of letting cold air into your home can make all the difference.

Anticipating Loss Feels 6 Times Stronger Than Anticipating Gain, Shaping Decision-Making

Learn how anticipatory emotions make potential losses feel stronger than gains, shaping risk aversion and decision-making.

The Oldest Known Rock Art Is Over 67,000 Years Old, Offering Clues Into Our Ancient Ancestors’ Migrations

Learn more about the oldest rock art on record, a stencil of a human hand in Indonesia, which reveals important insights into the movement of humans into Australia. 

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.