Molly Glick
The Story of Cat Domestication Just Got a Major Twist
Feline DNA findings have switched up the timing and birthplace of our furry friends
Why Some Volcanoes Don’t Explode
A new explanation for oddly calm lava flows is a little like stirring honey in a jar
This Huge Ocean Beast Shifts Sharks’ Evolutionary Timeline
Fossils from a 3-ton shark unearthed in northern Australia suggests these creatures grew into massive, fearsome predators earlier than previously thought
Ancient Folklore Upends Dangerous Savanna Myths
Literature from western India describe diverse savanna landscapes, defying the dogma that these ecosystems resulted from relatively recent deforestation
What Would Happen If a Black Hole Ripped Through Your Body
A frightening thought experiment offers surprisingly comforting results
These Neanderthals May Have Eaten Their Enemies
And it could be our fault
Why Don’t We Have More Solar Planes?
These futuristic aircraft still haven’t fully taken off after five decades
Moss Might Survive Nearly Two Decades in Space
These plants showed “extraordinary durability” and may pave the way for extraterrestrial agriculture
These Gory, Rare Fossils Unravel Ancient Marine Rivalries
Decapitated remnants of Aspidorhynchus fish from the Late Jurassic hint at who they hunted—and who hunted them
AI Might Not Harm Us in the Way You Think
Researchers are divided over AI’s cognitive harms—and whether we should use these tools at all