Treating a Viral Infection in Cats May Solve the Mystery of Long COVID

(Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT)

Learn about the disease in cats that shows striking similarities to long COVID and the treatment that can restore feline immune dysfunction.

Series of Hydrothermal Explosions Likely Created New Blue Hot Spring in Yellowstone

(Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:30:00 GMT)

Learn about the new hydrothermal feature that appeared last winter in Yellowstone National Park, possibly on Christmas Day.

The 2025 Perseids Meteor Shower Could Feature 50 to 100 Meteors Per Hour, and Fireballs

(Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:55:00 GMT)

Find out when, where, and how to watch the best celestial show of the year, the 2025 Perseids Meteor Shower, despite the moon’s interference.

The Loneliness Epidemic Impacts Mental Health, and May Also Increase Risk of Diabetes

(Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT)

How is loneliness connected to diabetes? In a tech-heavy world, social connections protect not just your mind, but your body, too.

How Movies Got Heart Attacks All Wrong — And What You Should Really Watch For

(Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT)

Learn about how the depiction of heart attacks in movies and television shows is incorrect and dangerous, and what signs you need to actually look for to save your life.

When Shopping With Friends, Our Brains Sync Up on Decisions

(Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT)

Learn how friends influence your behavior and your brain activity in consumer contexts.

This Pterosaur Lived Over 200 Million Years Ago in Arizona and Was the Size of a Sea Gull

(Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:35:00 GMT)

Learn more about Eotephradactylus mcintireae, the oldest Late Triassic Pterosaur in North America that was about the size of sea gull.

Microscopic Crystals Are Behind Blue Sharks' Ability to Change Color

(Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:30:00 GMT)

Learn more about the tiny crystalline dermal denticles, tooth-like scales that allow the blue shark to change colors.

BLOBS 1,500 Miles into Earth's Mantle May Cause Massive Volcanic Eruptions on the Surface

(Mon, 14 Jul 2025 21:25:00 GMT)

Learn more about BLOBS, mantel plumes 1,500 miles into Earth's mantel that contribute to massive volcanic eruptions on the surface.

The Seven Sisters Eclipse Will Temporarily Block Stars From View

(Mon, 14 Jul 2025 19:30:00 GMT)

On July 20, 2025, the Seven Sisters celestial event will be visible across the United States and Canada.

Ancient Riverbeds on Mars Suggest the Planet Was Wetter and More Complex Than Previously Thought

(Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:45:00 GMT)

Researchers examining Noachis Terra in Mars’ southern highlands found evidence of extensive river networks – some hundreds of kilometers long.

This Chronic Pain Drug, Gabapentin, Could Increase Risk of Cognitive Decline

(Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:00:00 GMT)

A commonly prescribed drug easing nerve pain is now associated with dementia and cognitive impairment.

The Way Parasitoid Wasps Lay Their Eggs Has Inspired Horror Films

(Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT)

What are parasitoid wasps? Learn about these wasps that have a gruesome but fascinating way of surviving.

Some Baby Squids Can Go From Hatchling to Adult in Mere Hours

(Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT)

What are baby squids? Learn more about these tiny squids, what they look like, how fast they grow, and their favorite snacks.

Feeling Nostalgic for a Particular Place? You’re Probably Longing for the Sea

(Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:05:00 GMT)

Learn more about “place nostalgia,” which tends to be stronger for the seaside than it is for fields, forests, and mountains.

Observations of Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier Reveal a Cracked Surface

(Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:00:00 GMT)

Learn about the new technique being used to study cracks that have formed on Antarctica's unstable Doomsday Glacier.

1,600-Year-Old Tomb of Maya King Wearing a Jade Death Mask Discovered in Belize

(Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:30:00 GMT)

Learn more about Te K’ab Chaak, the first Maya king from Caracol whose tomb is rewriting the history of Maya-Mesoamerica relations.

Craving or Addiction? Understanding the Nuances of Our Relationship with Sugar

(Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:05:00 GMT)

Learn more about our complicated relationship with sugar and how low sugar may be better than no sugar.

More Than a Muscle Booster, Creatine Could Help Energize the Elderly

(Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:30:00 GMT)

Learn more about creatine, a popular work out supplement that could also benefit energy levels in the elderly. However, there are some side effects.

Protein Found in 20-Million-Year-Old Rhino Tooth is Oldest Ever Sequenced

(Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:15:00 GMT)

Learn more about a rhino tooth that is changing the field of paleontology and providing crucial insights into rhinoceros evolution and conservation.