In a marvelous twist of fate, a gigantic 302-pound loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed Pennywise survived a horrific boat strike on the Atlantic side of Florida, only to reveal an astonishing secret during her medical examination. Because of her unusual size, veterinary equipment couldn’t be used on her, so she had an atypical CT scan at ...
A groundbreaking genetic study has uncovered a Neanderthal population in France that remained completely isolated for 50,000 years. Unlike other Neanderthal groups, which often exchanged genes with neighboring populations, this group remained genetically and culturally separate. The discovery raises new questions about the role of isolation in Neanderthal extinction and challenges long-held assumptions about their ...
The universe shouldn’t exist at least, not in a form that allows life. Yet here we are, thinking, questioning, and marveling at the cosmos. The fundamental laws of physics appear fine-tuned with eerie precision. Alter any one of nature’s constant gravity, the speed of light, the mass of an electron even slightly, and stars wouldn’t ...
Hiding in neat cucumbers meant for salads, sandwiches, and sushi, a quiet menace has crept into American kitchens. Federal health officials are racing to contain a multistate Salmonella outbreak connected to cucumbers grown in Florida a déjà vu of a 2024 crisis traced to the same farm as of May 2025. The FDA and CDC ...
New research has revealed that Homo erectus in Java persisted far longer than previously believed, possibly overlapping with early Homo sapiens. Fossil evidence suggests that the species survived in Southeast Asia until at least 108,000 years ago, significantly later than previous estimates. This discovery challenges long-standing evolutionary timelines and raises new questions about interactions between ...
The biggest iceberg in the world, a frozen behemoth the size of Cornwall, is breaking into thousands of icy fragments close to South Georgia’s wildlife-rich coastlines. After almost four decades of drifting from Antarctica in 1986, this “megaberg” is finally giving way to warmer temperatures; its soaring cliffs are collapsing in a show both amazing ...
For nearly a century, an enigmatic mummy sat quietly in the collections of the University of Turin’s Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography (MAET), her secrets locked beneath darkened skin. Donated before 1930 with no archaeological records, her origins were a mystery until now. A recent study has revealed something extraordinary: a series of rare facial ...
Researchers have documented an unusual and alarming trend among white-faced capuchin monkeys on Jicarón Island, Panama. Young male capuchins have been observed abducting newborn howler monkeys, carrying them on their backs for days before the infants ultimately perish. This behavior, which began with a single individual, has spread among the group, leaving scientists puzzled about ...
Every time you wince from savoring ice cream or feel the sting of hot coffee, you are living a legacy 460 million years in development. According to ground-breaking studies, human teeth started as sensory armor on ancient fish, guiding them across the dangerous waters of the Ordovician period rather than tools for chewing. A study ...
Celebrated as havens of biodiversity, Brazil’s marine protected areas (MPAs) are under strict control meant to guard delicate ecosystems from human impact. Still, a novel study reveals a sneaky invader slipping past these defenses: microplastics. Little plastic particles have crept into even the most pristine, no-take reserves where fishing, tourism, and industrial activity are prohibited ...
