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The Monstrous Appetite of Japanese Giant Salamanders
Body size pushes these river monsters to become apex predators
The Ape Who Could Play Make-Believe
Kanzi, the bonobo, once again topples barriers between humans and great apes by demonstrating imagination, a cognitive capacity thought unique to humans
Inside the Mouth of Earth’s Oldest Bird
A new look at an <i>Archaeopteryx</i> skull reveals some familiar and fascinating structures
Dream Engineering Could Help You Solve Problems While You Sleep
“Sleeping on it” comes of age
Did We Just See a Black Hole Explode?
An “impossible” neutrino detected by an underwater telescope could be the key
The Crucial Role of Cities in the Lanternfly Invasion
Research into the spotted lanternfly genome reveals the influence of urbanization on the species
Eavesdropping on Beaked Whales Reveals the Secrets of Their Deepwater Lives
Three species off the Louisiana coast detected through echolocation clicks
The Forgotten Epidemic Born Out of Poverty
Joseph Goldberger’s findings on pellagra weren’t welcome at the time, but he paved the way for a simple, life-saving intervention
The Farm Boy Who Found Pluto
Despite its demotion from planet status, the tiny but mighty world still captivates scientists
How Researchers Are Tracking the Elusive Amazon Manatee
Water sampling for eDNA helps us better understand this vulnerable aquatic beast
Neurotic People Have More Frequent Sexual Fantasies
Our personalities affect the regularity of our mental dalliances, new research shows
Tripping at Death’s Door: Psychedelics in End-of-Life Care
A group in rural California wants to help us understand death through hallucinogens and narrative medicine
