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An Explosion of Feces May Have Triggered Earth’s Explosion of Species

The nutrients found in animal excrement should never be discounted

August 4, 2026

The Virtue of Being Simple

A surprising number of creatures don’t benefit from greater intelligence

August 4, 2026

Better Posture Linked to Better Decision Making and Mood

Sitting upright can influence your mind

August 3, 2026

Less Protein, Not More, May Lead to Healthier Aging

A new review takes a closer look at the molecular mechanisms

August 3, 2026

How Dreaming Drains Your Energy

The brain makes its bed long before we dream, and the neurons don’t call all the shots

August 3, 2026

This Ichthyosaur Chomped a Pterosaur—Then Got Chomped by Something Bigger

Sometimes you’re the predator, sometimes you’re the prey

August 3, 2026

How Invasive Rats Mess with Coral Reef Food Webs

It’s not always a bad thing, though

August 3, 2026

You’re Carrying “Ghost DNA” From Extinct Hominins

A new technique reveals human evolution was rife with interbreeding

July 31, 2026

The Bizarre Life Cycle of “Zombie-Ant” Fungus Gets a New Twist

The fungal puppet master has been living a secret life

July 31, 2026

Which Fish Species Will Invade the Mediterranean Next?

The features of fish that have passed through the Suez Canal provide clues

July 31, 2026