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Tiny Hints of Soldier Stomach Troubles in Roman Britain

Sediment from a Roman military settlement revealed traces of parasites that trigger gastrointestinal distress, despite efforts to keep the ancient encampment clean

December 18, 2025

When We Were Lunch

How being food for other animals has made us into the humans we are today

December 18, 2025

The Dark Matter of Food

Exposing the chemicals that affect our health and behavior

December 18, 2025

Cosmic Collision Caught on Camera

Astronomers witnessed the aftermath of not one but two collisions in space

December 18, 2025

Parachute Science Continues to Prevail in Global South Biodiversity Studies

The privilege of describing new species is skewed to Global Northerners

December 18, 2025

How Animals Navigate Darkness

Mouse brains perform a clever mechanism to count their steps and keep them on track

December 17, 2025

The Feathery Dinosaurs That Couldn’t Fly

Close inspection of “exceptionally preserved” fossils suggests that some dinosaurs shed their ability to take off

December 17, 2025

The Silver Lining in Disappointment

It triggers a reaction in the brains of mice that helps them change their behavior

December 17, 2025

We Overestimate the Prevalence of Online Trolls

This misconception can prompt us to feel pessimistic about our peers—and the world

December 17, 2025

These Butterflies Change Visual Systems with Seasons

There’s more than what meets the eye in a color-swapping insect

December 17, 2025