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Oldest Reptile Mummy Sheds Light on the Ancient Art of Breathing

Its rib breathing set the stage for further evolution of land animals

April 16, 2026

The Coming Psychedelic Holiday

The next few days were instrumental in the history of LSD

April 16, 2026

Why Middle-Aged Americans Are in Crisis

“It’s a sandwich generation, but on steroids”

April 16, 2026

Was the Grand Canyon Born from an Ancient Lake Spillover?

It’s a surprisingly controversial question

April 16, 2026

The Genetic Roots of Extreme Morning Sickness

It’s much more than just nausea

April 15, 2026

The Birth of Genius

Leonardo da Vinci, polymath and victim of the vagaries of science funding, was born on this day

April 15, 2026

Why Are Gray Whales Dying in the San Francisco Bay?

Ship encounters are deadly—even for 90,000-pound animals

April 15, 2026

Why Feeling Lonely Increases Your Risk for Heart Valve Disease

Social isolation can have effects beyond our mental health

April 15, 2026

Can the Brain Survive Cryonic Sleep?

Experiments with mouse tissue suggest memory and function may remain intact

April 15, 2026

Watch These Birds Use Their Tongues to Suck Up Nectar

It’s a striking example of convergent evolution

April 15, 2026

Astronauts as Influencers

Artemis II was a wild ride that played out across social media to give the public unprecedented insight into space exploration

April 14, 2026