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Global Wave Discovery Ends 220-Year Search

An 18th-century physicist first predicted the existence of a chorus of atmospheric waves that swoop around Earth. Scientists have finally found them.

August 15, 2020

‘Zombie’ Microbes Redefine Life’s Energy Limits

A new model shows that the denizens of a vast, ancient biome beneath the seafloor use barely enough energy to stay alive—and broadens understanding of what life can look like.

August 12, 2020

Sex Is Driven by the Impetus to Change

Hooking up is nature’s way for a species to overcome a bad genomic match.

August 12, 2020

We Don’t Have to Despair

Medical research director Eric Topol sees light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel.

August 12, 2020

How Life Could Continue to Evolve

On the origin of an interstellar species.

August 12, 2020

It’s Time to Redefine What Sustainable Fishing Means

Hundreds of thousands of marine mammals are killed each year by fishing gear. This should not be considered “sustainable.”

August 10, 2020

Your Romantic Ideals Don’t Predict Who Your Future Partner Will Be

Why birds of a feather don’t flock together for long.

August 5, 2020

The Hard Problem of Breakfast

How does it emerge from bacon and eggs?

August 5, 2020