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The secret world of animal sleep

Thanks to miniaturized sleep labs, scientists are able to track the extreme ways animals snooze in risky environments.

 

Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

The holiday season is a popular time for volunteering, but experts say giving back is beneficial year-round.

 

All roads in ancient Rome stretched far longer than previously known, study shows

As the saying went, all roads once led to Rome — and scientists now say those roads stretched 50% longer than previously known.

 

China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’

China’s endangered golden snub-nosed monkeys have joined pandas as diplomatic envoys to Europe. These rare monkeys, native to central China, are now on a 10-year loan to zoos in France and Belgium.

 

Dinosaurs were thriving in North America before the mass-extinction asteroid strike, study suggests

New research suggests that dinosaur populations were thriving in North America before the asteroid impact 66 million years ago that caused mass extinction.

 

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

Hospitals and doctors’ offices are inviting singers and musicians to help patients manage their pain, as music’s ability to reduce pain is gaining attention.

 

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet

The Orionid meteor shower peaks this year with the arrival of a new moon, offering a rare chance to see shooting stars without moonlight interference.

 

Nobel Prize in chemistry goes to discovery that could trap C02 and bring water to deserts

Three scientists have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their development of new molecular structures that can trap vast quantities of gas inside.

 

Goodall’s influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work

In the wake of Jane Goodall’s death, the many scientists and others influenced by her are promising to do their best to carry on her legacy.

 

Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.

 

How to use 8 arms? Octopuses tend to explore with their front limbs

Scientists have discovered that octopuses don’t have a dominant arm, but they more often use their front arms for tasks.

 

Latest launch of SpaceX’s Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean

SpaceX has launched its latest test of the mega rocket Starship. It included the first-ever deployment of a test payload into space.

 

How many giraffe species are in Africa? New scientific analysis quadruples the count

Giraffes are now classified into four distinct species in Africa. Researchers previously thought all giraffes belonged to a single species.

 

Stone Age humans were picky about which rocks they used for making tools, study finds

New research finds early human ancestors during the Stone Age were more picky about the rocks they used for making tools than previously thought.

 

Venus and Jupiter appear close in the sky as summer’s best meteor shower peaks soon

The Perseid meteor shower is peaking soon. This year, a bright moon will hinder viewing during peak viewing early Wednesday, so experts suggest waiting a week for darker skies.

 

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars

Scientists have solved the mystery of what killed over 5 billion sea stars — also known as starfish — off the Pacific coast of North America.

 

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How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July

It’s almost time to catch summer’s double meteor showers. The Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak in the early morning of July 30.

 

Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it’s harder than it looks

Some dolphins in Australia use sponges on their noses to hunt fish, a skill passed down through generations.

 

‘Lord of the Rings’ director’s new project stars an extinct bird

Filmmaker Peter Jackson’s fascination with a large extinct New Zealand bird has led to an unusual partnership with a biotech company known for its grand and controversial plans to bring back lost species.

 

Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia

Ancient DNA has revealed links between the cultures of Egypt and Mesopotamia. Researchers sequenced whole genomes from the teeth of a well-preserved skeleton found in a sealed funeral pot in an Egyptian tomb site dating to between 4,495 and 4,880 years ago.

 

How to spot and remove ticks before infections spread

Ticks can be active in any season and experts say it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible.

 

Early humans survived in a range of extreme environments before global migration, study says

Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra.

 

A grassland bird eavesdrops on prairie dog calls to keep itself safe from predators

New research says long-billed curlews listen to alarm barks from prairie dog colonies to protect themselves from predators.

 

Emperor penguins show dramatic decline in one region of Antarctica, satellite photos show

Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years.

 

Scientists have lost their jobs or grants in US cuts. Foreign universities want to hire them

As the Trump administration cut billions of dollars in federal funding to scientific research, thousands of scientists in the U.S. lost their jobs or grants.

 

Caught on camera, capuchin monkeys kidnap howler monkey babies

Scientists have found evidence of monkey kidnappings in Panama. Video footage shows male capuchin monkeys carrying howler monkey babies between 2022 and 2023.

 

Early human ancestors used their hands to both climb trees and make tools, new study shows

A new study shows two species of early human ancestors used their hands for both climbing and tool-making.

 

How ancient reptile footprints are rewriting the history of when animals evolved to live on land

Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal on a slab of sandstone recovered near Melbourne.

 

Bright auroras on Jupiter are captured by Webb Space Telescope

New images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal that Jupiter’s dazzling auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth.

 

Chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks, a form of ancient communication

A new study shows that chimpanzees drum with regular rhythm when they beat on tree trunks. Previous research has shown that chimps have their own signature drumming style.

 

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