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.

Modern Humans Arose in Africa — Here’s How Malaria Shaped Their Sub-Saharan Movement

Learn more about malarial infections from Plasmodium falciparum, and their influence on human movement and interaction around 74,000 to 5,000 years ago.

450‑Million‑Year‑Old Jellyfish Relative Reveals New Species and Clues to Early Evolution

Learn how a newly discovered jellyfish species fossil from Quebec reveals how early jellyfish evolved and why soft-bodied life is so rarely preserved.

A New Coelacanth Species Was Hiding in a Museum for 150 Years — and It Fills a 50-Million-Year Gap

Learn how new technology revealed a long-forgotten museum specimen to be a missing link in coelacanth evolution.

Taking Frequent Naps During the Day May Point to Underlying Health Issues in Older Adults

Learn why excessive napping is associated with increased mortality rates in older adults, acting as a warning sign for underlying health issues.

3D-Printed Chinese Characters May Soon Inspire Stronger Materials for Engineering and Architecture

Learn how ancient Chinese characters are inspiring 3D-printed metamaterials, blending cultural history with modern engineering innovation.