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New Frog Species Gets Olympian Name

It’s a big honor for such a small amphibian

April 29, 2026

The Mix-up at the Heart of the Supreme Court’s Conversion Therapy Ruling

A psychiatrist on the crucial distinction the case glosses over, how media coverage has made it worse, and why that’s dangerous for LGBTQ+ youth

April 29, 2026

Kon-Tiki Set Sail 79 Years Ago Today

The most epic, pseudoscientific adventure ever

April 28, 2026

Our Eyes Originated in a 600-Million-Year-Old Cyclops

There was a time when one eye was better than two

April 28, 2026

The Predictive Powers of Bear Poop

It doesn’t even need to leave the intestines to tell a story

April 28, 2026

Where Brains Process Smell

First “smell map” reveals organization where scientists had predicted chaos

April 28, 2026

The Things That Fuel Our Dreams

“What dreams may come” depends on your personality

April 27, 2026

Trump’s War on Science Continues

As sacked National Science Board members and lawmakers speak out, US research preeminence further dims on the international stage

April 27, 2026

Why Cooperation Falls Apart Over Time

It’s a question of motivation

April 27, 2026

What Happens When Giants Disappear from Ecosystems?

Big animals leave big holes in the food web

April 27, 2026

The Science of Spooky Sounds

A conversation with a “pseudoscience” researcher about how infrasound could be linked to ghosts

April 27, 2026