Tsunami researchers hunt for clues about the next big Pacific Northwest quake
A massive earthquake will one day rattle the Pacific Northwest. Minutes to hours later, a surge of seawater will swallow the land. No one knows when.
By Carolyn Y. JohnsonStudy shows mountain lions are changing to adapt to human recreation
Mountain lions living in the busiest recreation areas were more nocturnal than their counterparts, the researchers found.
By Erin BlakemoreAnimations of coiled hair for Black film characters improve with new algorithms
New algorithms allow for more realistic coily hair animation, enhancing the representation of Black characters in film.
By Lizette OrtegaOrcas have learned how to hunt and kill huge whale sharks, video shows
Off the coast of Mexico, scientists have observed a pod of killer whales adapting new skills to help them hunt these docile giants of the sea.
By Rachel PannettRare footprints suggest two of our prehistoric ancestors may have met
The footprints are the first clear evidence that the two hominin species shared a habitat, raising questions about whether their interactions shaped human evolution.
By Leo SandsFrom fossil dung, scientists reconstruct the rise of the dinosaurs
The research has shed light on the emergence of large dinosaurs and their geographic spread, as well as the role of environmental changes in their evolution.
By Carolyn Y. Johnson‘Surreal’ video shows stealthy killer whales gliding past downtown Vancouver
A ferry captain captured the stunning moment a family of killer whales, or orcas, came within 10 feet of the boat in downtown Vancouver.
By Naomi SchanenBear cub that was harassed, posed for photos is returned to the wild
In April, a group of people in Asheville, North Carolina, were filmed pulling the cub from a tree to pose with it for photos, at one point dropping the frightened animal.
By Praveena SomasundaramDenmark signs international agreement on responsible space exploration
Artemis Accords signatories commit to peaceful space exploration, with an emphasis on scientific research and sustainability.
By Erin BlakemoreChild dead, 11 people infected by listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat brand
Yu Shang Food items including beef shank and chicken feet have been recalled amid a listeria outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
By Adela SulimanTrump picks former congressman Dave Weldon of Florida to lead CDC
The medical doctor has been a vocal critic of the agency, especially its vaccine program.
By Lena H. SunMeet Lucy, the celebrity of fossils, who changed our view of evolution
A collection of 3-million-year-old bones unearthed 50 years ago in Ethiopia changed our understanding of human origins.
By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Manuel Canales, William Neff and Carson TerBushMysterious chemical byproduct in U.S. tap water finally identified
Scientists have identified the byproduct of a chemical used to disinfect tap water and prevent waterborne illnesses. Researchers urge testing for toxicity.
By Carolyn Y. Johnson and Joel AchenbachNearly 1,000 mice arrive, and an animal shelter scurries to find them homes
The New Hampshire SPCA is overwhelmed by the surrender of hundreds of rodents: “They’re everywhere.”
By Jiselle LeeCDC warns of infection spread via body lice in homeless populations
Papers from the CDC highlights public health concerns over the difficulty of identifying and treating B. quintana among homeless populations.
By Mark Johnson and Sabrina MalhiCalling bird watchers: New ‘EagleCam’ shows ‘intimate lives’ of bald eagles
A camera in Minnesota will follow a pair of bald eagles as they make their nest and raise chicks. A previous eagle pair’s nest collapsed in a storm in 2023.
By Annabelle TimsitScientists study 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten frozen in Siberia
The frozen cub was about 3 weeks old with brown fur and broad paws for walking on snow. The first of its kind study showed “significant differences” to a baby lion.
By Rachel PannettScientists discover unusual new bacteria in deep-sea coral
Marine biologists found the new bacteria in the tissue of two soft coral species that live in complete darkness in the Gulf of Mexico.
By Erin BlakemoreMan caught trying to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas on a plane
In addition to the spiders, the South Korean traveler also had 110 centipedes and nine bullet ants in containers taped to his body, Peruvian authorities said.
By Andrew JeongChatGPT is a poet. A new study shows people prefer its verses.
A new study finds that people prefer poems written by ChatGPT, a chatbot, over those written by human writers.
By Carolyn Y. Johnson