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When a Species’ Survival Hinges on Every Single Embryo

The two female Northern white rhinos keeping the species alive

April 30, 2026

How Seals Detox After a Long Deep Dive

Just like us, they need a cooldown after workouts

April 30, 2026

Vaccine Hesitancy in an Era of Misinformation

The U.S. government and the right-wing media ecosystem are sowing unfounded doubt

April 30, 2026

Chernobyl, 40 Years Later

A lot has changed at the site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster

April 29, 2026

Scorpions Wield Metal-Tipped Weapons

They pack an even more impressive punch than previously thought

April 29, 2026

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