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New Sea Slug Species or Gummy Candy?

These additions to the tree of life look positively scrumptious

July 18, 2025

Neanderthals Might Have Shared Family Recipes

Cave remains found in Israel point to unique, locally specific culinary practices among our ancient ancestors

July 17, 2025

The Heaven and Earth Bird

These flying jewels have fascinated scientists and inspired devotion across the ages

July 17, 2025

Nice Microbes Finish First

Aggression doesn't always pay in dynamic microcosms

July 16, 2025

How Heat Hurts Teamwork

Even small increases in heat can make teamwork harder—especially when groups are mixed.

July 16, 2025

The Stories Rocks Tell Us

Lessons for our current Earth from the geologic past

July 15, 2025

When Earth Had No Fire

Laura Poppick’s 3 greatest revelations while writing her book, Strata: Stories from Deep Time

July 15, 2025

Charting the Blue Realm

To explore the deep sea is to understand the human story and the nature of knowledge

July 15, 2025

Rhino Rebound

Successful anti-poaching measures means some rowdy rhinos need new homes

July 14, 2025

A (Complicated) Ode to the Honeybee

I was not alone in seeing my garden's bees die this winter—now, we have a new clue why

July 14, 2025

Is the Show Finally Over for These Whales and Dolphins?

They were bred to entertain in a now-shuttered marine park. Now they need to be rescued.

July 11, 2025

Behold These Hidden Galaxies

Up to 100 tiny orphan galaxies may lurk in the shadows of our own Milky Way

July 11, 2025