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It Was Thought Only One Mammal On Earth Had Iridescent Fur – Turns Out There’s More
Golden moles are pretty special, rarely seen, and occasionally even rediscovered. They also have the curious characteristic of being the only known mammal with iridescent fur. At least, they were. Anecdotal evidence has suggested that other mammals might share such traits and now a new study has revealed that the golden mole is not, in […]
Knitters, Artists, And Bakers Unite! Creative Hobbies Can Help Your Brain Stay Young
Creative experiences can delay brain aging, according to new data from 1,240 people. Across a range of different creative pursuits, scientists discovered that the more people engaged in their hobbies, and the more skilled they became, the better the impact on their brain age. Whether it’s learning a musical instrument or mastering a new video […]
The Biggest Millisecond Pulsar Glitch Recorded Represents An Astronomical Mystery
After decades of ultra-reliable behavior, the pulsar PSR J1713+0747 suddenly changed its output in April 2021. Astronomers have documented the change and subsequent modifications, and offered some tentative explanations for the cause. Nevertheless, they admit the events indicate something deep about pulsars we don’t yet understand. When supernovae leave a neutron star behind, it spins […]
There Are Five Different Types Of Bad Sleeper. Which One Are You?
Now, good sleep is important – that’s indisputable. But as the issues above make clear, what counts as “good” is really a mixture of myriad different factors. So, in an effort to de-oversimplify the issue, a new study takes a more holistic approach to quantifying sleep – and has found that, when it comes to […]
In A World First, Autonomous Underwater Robot Sets Off On Mission To Circumnavigate The Globe
A robot has just set off on its mission to complete the first-ever global circumnavigation with an autonomous underwater vehicle. The self-gliding sub launched on the morning of October 10 from the docks of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Massachusetts, where it will go on to ride the Gulf Stream across the Atlantic Ocean. […]
First-Ever Living Recipient Of A Pig-To-Human Liver Transplant Survived For 171 Days
A 71-year-old man in China became the first ever living recipient of a liver transplant from a genetically modified pig, as detailed in a new case report. The surgery was initially deemed successful, but complications arose, and the patient died on day 171 post-surgery. The team behind the procedure say it’s evidence that pig liver […]
190-Million-Year-Old “Sword Dragon Of Dorset” Likely The World’s Most Complete Pliensbachian Reptile
One of the most complete sea monsters on record had been discovered along the UK’s Jurassic Coast, being perhaps the world’s most complete reptile fossil dating back to the Pliensbachian period. The rare and impressive specimen offers unprecedented insight into a period of time we know little about, and bridges a gap in our understanding […]
Acting CDC Director Calls For Splitting Up MMR Shots – But There’s A Reason We Don’t Do That
The acting director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed comments made by President Donald Trump, calling on parents to request that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines be given to their kids as three separate shots, known as monovalent vaccines. The CDC, guided by the Advisory Committee on […]
New Species Of Tiny Poison Dart Frog With Stripy Back And Spotty Legs Loves Bamboo
Finding new species is a tricky business, especially when it comes to areas off the beaten track. On the border between Peru and Brazil, a case of mistaken identity has been rectified within a very snazzy-looking group of poison dart frogs. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe […]
Not A Canine, Nor A Feline: Four Incredibly Cute Fossa Pups Have Been Born At A Zoo
In a boon for this elusive and troubled species, a bundle of fossa pups have been born at Chester Zoo in the UK – and they’re undeniably adorable. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content. A resident female named Shala recently welcomed the […]
The Most “Pristine Star” In The Universe May Have Been Identified – Researchers Link It To Elusive “Population III” Stars
A team of astronomers believe they may have found the most “pristine” star in the universe to date. According to the team, the gas that formed this star may have come from an elusive “population III” star, the earliest stars in the universe. Population III stars are the name we give to the universe’s first […]
78-Million-Year-Old Crater Reveals Asteroid Impacts Can Create Long-Lasting Habitats For Microbial Life
Asteroid impacts are normally associated with danger to life. The end of the dinosaurs’ dominion on Earth was caused by a massive collision. As the Chesapeake impact and others have shown, however, not all of the impacts bring global devastation. Researchers have now found evidence that craters can actually provide long-lasting habitable conditions, which could […]
24 Years Of NASA Satellite Data Suggest The World Is Getting Darker, And It’s Happening Faster In The North
A new study looking at data from 24 years of NASA satellite surveys has found that the Earth is getting darker, and there are significant differences between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The team looked at data collected by the Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) project, which launched its first stage in […]
Two Black Holes Circling Each Other Captured In Image For The Very First Time
Quasar OJ287 is not wildly famous, but it is so bright that it can be seen even by amateur astronomers. Its brightness is due to the extremely active supermassive black hole at its center. But the black hole is not alone; it has a companion, as some intriguing, first-of-a-kind radio images have witnessed. The rest […]
Rapa Nui’s Famous Moai Statues Really “Walked” – Physics Confirms It
The monolithic human figures of Rapa Nui, called Moai, are among the most recognizable statues in the world. There are 900 of them carved and erected between 1250 and 1500 CE. The making and transportation of these colossal statues became part of the oral traditions, and when the people of Rapa Nui were quizzed by […]
Could Dogs Be Taught To Talk With Language? This Lab Wants To Find Out
Wolves have been carefully (and often unconsciously) molded into docile dogs over thousands of years of domestication, many of their wild instincts softened into something more in tune with the way Homo sapiens tend to operate. Yet despite their many human-adjacent behaviors, “man’s best friend” still lacks one defining feature of our species: language. Why is […]
SETI Paper Responds To Claims Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Might Be An Alien Spacecraft
A paper from a SETI (search for extraterrestrial intelligence) Institute scientist has directly addressed claims that interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is an alien spacecraft. On July 1, 2025, the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) detected an object moving through the Solar System on an escape trajectory. Follow-up observations soon confirmed that we were looking at our […]
Rare Chance To See “Pink Meanie” Jellyfish With 20-Meter Tentacles Blooming Off Texas
Texas is experiencing a superbloom of a very different variety, as smacks of “pink meanie” jellyfish have been spotted along its coastline. These vibrantly colored and predatory jellyfish are remarkable-looking creatures – and they can get huge. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full […]
Stranded Dolphins’ Brains Show Signs Of Alzheimer’s-Like Disease
Why do dolphins end up stranded? In a new study, scientists have found evidence to suggest that some may be suffering from an Alzheimer’s-like disease, causing them to become disoriented much like humans do – and that harmful algal blooms could be to blame. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign […]



















