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The End of the Dark Universe?

A new “post-quantum” theory of gravity says we can wave dark matter and dark energy goodbye.

March 13, 2024

Why We Search for Silver Linings

A tendency to reframe negative events may be embedded in our neurobiology.

March 13, 2024

The Quiet Comeback of the Tortoises

Following the eradication of invasive goats, giant tortoises are once again flourishing in the Galápagos islands.

March 12, 2024

What’s In a Fish’s Name?

Indigenous words for fishes open a window into endangered cultures.

March 12, 2024

How AI Can Save the Zebras

Scanning animal patterns like bar codes boosts conservation.

March 11, 2024

A Jig for the Blues

New evidence for the curative effects of dance.

March 8, 2024

How Quickly Do Large Language Models Learn Unexpected Skills?

A new study suggests that so-called emergent abilities actually develop gradually and predictably, depending on how you measure them.

March 8, 2024

The Dissent Hidden in an Iconic Scientific Image

Gowan Dawson on his 3 greatest revelations while writing his book Monkey to Man.

March 7, 2024

How Illegal Fishing Ships Hide

And how conservationists are finding them.

March 6, 2024

African Glaciers Will Vanish In Our Lifetimes

The loss of ice on Kilimanjaro and other peaks will upend ecosystems and livelihoods.

March 5, 2024

The Pitfalls of AI Health Coaches

Raising questions about the next generation of health wearables.

March 5, 2024

The Boy Who Was King of Vanilla

His brilliant method of pollination is now used by all vanilla growers.

March 1, 2024