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Mosquitoes Developed a Taste for Human Blood Before We Existed

About 2 million years ago, they evolved to feed on <i>Homo erectus</i>

February 26, 2026

The Surprising Benefits of Yo-Yo Dieting

The body keeps the score

February 25, 2026

Mass Grave of Women and Children Shows Brutality of Iron Age Culture

This recent archaeological find tells a chilling story

February 25, 2026

Your Muscles Retain Memories of Strength and Weakness

New research sheds light on changing gene expression patterns in muscle cells

February 25, 2026

Why You’re More Likely to Develop AI-Psychosis than to Join a Cult

Philosopher Lucy Osler on the insidious appeal of AI Chatbots

February 25, 2026

Imaging the Most Far-Out Jellyfish Galaxy Ever Observed

… and shaking up our view of the universe 8.5 billion years ago

February 25, 2026

Night Owls Could Be Putting Their Heart Health at Risk

New research links late nights and low cardiovascular health scores

February 25, 2026

Researchers Map Uranus’ Atmosphere in Stunning Detail

The James Webb Space telescope captured stunning images of the ice giant

February 24, 2026

New Blood Test Could Predict When Alzheimer’s Symptoms Will Present

Researchers have been on a quest for simple, reliable Alzheimer’s tests for years

February 24, 2026

Fiery Crash of SpaceX Rocket Causes Huge Lithium Plume

It’s the first known direct detection of upper-atmospheric pollution from space debris re-entry

February 24, 2026

The Cancer No One Can Explain

Colorectal cancer in young people has been rising for 30 years. We still don't know why—and that's killing people.

February 24, 2026

The Ancient Cold Snaps That May Have Shaped Human Evolution

Here’s when Earth’s climate became chaotic

February 24, 2026