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Jake Currie

Jake Currie is a writer based in Brooklyn, NY.

Why Exercising May Not Help You Lose Weight

New research shows our bodies might compensate for all that hard work

February 11, 2026

Why Termite Kings Have Sluggish Sperm

New research reveals the evolutionary history of termites

February 10, 2026

This Football-Shaped Creature Was an Early Terrestrial Plant-Eater

The newly discovered specimen shows how early herbivory evolved

February 10, 2026

How the Gila Monster Gave the World Ozempic

The creature’s toxic venom revolutionized diabetes treatment

February 9, 2026

Living, Breathing Cities Pose Challenges for Carbon Monitoring

A new comprehensive review details the challenges and opportunities of carbon monitoring in cities

February 9, 2026

Scientists Turn to the Internet to Name New Species

Followers of Ze Frank submitted over 8,000 names for a newly discovered chiton

February 6, 2026

Was the Human Genome Forged by Fire?

New research into burn-response genes shows evidence of accelerated evolution

February 6, 2026

The Monstrous Appetite of Japanese Giant Salamanders

Body size pushes these river monsters to become apex predators

February 6, 2026

Inside the Mouth of Earth’s Oldest Bird

A new look at an <i>Archaeopteryx</i> skull reveals some familiar and fascinating structures

February 5, 2026

Did We Just See a Black Hole Explode?

An “impossible” neutrino detected by an underwater telescope could be the key

February 5, 2026

The Crucial Role of Cities in the Lanternfly Invasion

Research into the spotted lanternfly genome reveals the influence of urbanization on the species

February 5, 2026

Neurotic People Have More Frequent Sexual Fantasies

Our personalities affect the regularity of our mental dalliances, new research shows

February 4, 2026