Say hello to the Picasso bug, Sphaerocoris annulus. This colorific critter gets its nickname for the beautiful combination of pigments splashed across its back like
Never seen a gogotte before? Also known as concretions, some of the most mesmerizing examples come from the Fontainebleau region in France. Fontainebleau was covered
Giraffes are one of the most iconic species that roam our planet, so you’re likely familiar with most of their quirks and eccentricities (seriously, what’s
Popping open a bag of potato chips to find its contents are 90 percent air can be a dispiriting and humbling experience, but there are
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to a cancer drug called dostarlimab (brand name Jemperli) that has so far
Along the northwestern coast of North America, a curling crack in Earth’s crust tells the story of cataclysmic tectonic activity that ripped through the region
NASA has scheduled an early Christmas present for solar researchers on Tuesday, December 24, when the Parker Solar Probe will pass 6.1 million kilometers (3.8
It is the holiday season! Sparkling lights, beautifully wrapped presents, and mountains of delicious treats – what’s not to love? Well, there’s one thing that’s
Did Jesus have a wife and children? This sensational claim surfaces from time to time, sparking curiosity and some less-than-subtle media headlines. However, it often
The oldest confirmed case of the plague outside of Eurasia has been detected in an ancient Egyptian mummy. Dating back to around 3,290 years ago,
The bald eagle has been an (unofficial) icon of the USA for centuries, acting as a squawking symbol of freedom that appears on everything from
New research has suggested that polymer-based tea bags could release micro- and nanoplastics into the bodies of consumers and the environment – however, the study
Wallace and Gromit are returning to our screens this Christmas, but with them comes an arguably even more hotly-awaited guest appearance: that villainous penguin, Feathers
“Holiday heart syndrome” may sound like the name of an ER-based Hallmark movie, but it’s actually a dangerous medical condition. While we all like to
Point Nemo is the most remote place on Earth, the coordinates where – most of the time – the nearest humans are those occasionally whizzing overhead on
Scientists have observed a never-before-seen form of oxygen, and its behavior could call into question what nuclear physics says about “magic numbers”. Imagine, if you
Many migratory species use the Earth’s magnetic field to keep their journeys on track. Now a study of a very non-migratory animal, the Drosophila fruit
