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Was the Human Genome Forged by Fire?
New research into burn-response genes shows evidence of accelerated evolution
The Many Myths of the Blood Moon
What people throughout the world and across time have made of lunar eclipses
The Monstrous Appetite of Japanese Giant Salamanders
Body size pushes these river monsters to become apex predators
The Ape Who Could Play Make-Believe
Kanzi, the bonobo, once again topples barriers between humans and great apes by demonstrating imagination, a cognitive capacity thought unique to humans
Inside the Mouth of Earth’s Oldest Bird
A new look at an Archaeopteryx skull reveals some familiar and fascinating structures
Dream Engineering Could Help You Solve Problems While You Sleep
“Sleeping on it” comes of age
Why Teflon Is Losing Its Sticking Power
The substance that revolutionized cookware and helped build the atomic bomb is facing a reckoning
Did We Just See a Black Hole Explode?
An “impossible” neutrino detected by an underwater telescope could be the key
The Crucial Role of Cities in the Lanternfly Invasion
Research into the spotted lanternfly genome reveals the influence of urbanization on the species
Eavesdropping on Beaked Whales Reveals the Secrets of Their Deepwater Lives
Three species off the Louisiana coast detected through echolocation clicks
The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty
Joseph Goldberger’s findings on pellagra weren’t welcome at the time, but he paved the way for a simple, life-saving intervention
The Farm Boy Who Found Pluto
Despite its demotion from planet status, the tiny but mighty world still captivates scientists
