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Two Magma Reservoirs Beneath Nicaragua's Masaya Volcano May Reveal Source of Strange Ground Movements

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Learn about the significance of two newly identified magma reservoirs at Nicaragua's Masaya volcano, famous for the lava lake at its summit.

Rare Antelope Proteins Linked to 60,000-Year-Old Ochre Point to Hidden Aspects of Early Human Behavior

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn how eland proteins found in 60,000-year-old ochre sediments from South Africa may point to unknown technical and symbolic behaviors of early humans.

Flesh-Eating New World Screwworm Found in Texas Wildlife During Current U.S. Outbreak

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:45:00 GMT

USDA detects the New World screwworm in a Texas elk. Learn more about this outbreak and how to watch for infestations.

The Brain May Use a Common Neural Code to Read Emotion Across Faces and Voices

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn more about the shared neural code the brain uses to recognize emotions in different ways.

The Immortal Jellyfish Cheats Death by Reverting to a Polyp When Injured or Stressed

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:05:00 GMT

Meet Turritopsis dohrnii, a tiny jellyfish that can revert to an earlier stage of its life cycle when times are tough, offering insights into how to reverse aging.

Therapy During Pregnancy May Influence Infant Brain Development, Though Larger Studies Are Needed

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:35:00 GMT

Psychotherapy during pregnancy may impact the infant's brain development. Learn more about a randomized clinical trial that linked depression and brain development, and why more study is still needed.

First-Ever Pair of Hooded Vultures Arrives at Chester Zoo, and They "Look Like They’ve Just Put a Hood Up"

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:01:00 GMT

Learn more about hooded vultures, why they're important to the environment, and why they're so endangered.

Drone Scans Reveal 1.5 Miles of Hidden Inca Roads in the Jungle Around Machu Picchu

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Learn how the discovery of roads, terraces, and platforms covered by the thick jungle of the Machu Picchu valley may hint at a larger infrastructure surrounding the cultural heritage site.

13,800-Year-Old Alaskan Base Camp Reveals Rare Diamond-Shaped Stone Tools and Other Ancient Artifacts

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:46:00 GMT

Learn more about what researchers found at this ancient base camp and what it reveals about life at the time.

A Touch From Healthy Coral Clones Could Help Revive Bleached Corals in a Matter of Weeks

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Learn more about a promising method for restoring bleached corals and its implications for the future.

A Minnesota Farmer’s Fall Harvest Came With a Surprise — an 11-Foot Object That Likely Fell From Space

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT

Learn how a Minnesota farmer found a mysterious metal object in his field and why experts believe it could have fallen from space.

A Mysterious Skeleton in a Roman Sarcophagus May Be One of Westminster Abbey’s Medieval Abbots

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Learn how researchers have come up with two possible identities for a mysterious skeleton found in a Roman sarcophagus on the grounds of Westminster Abbey.

Enormous Cosmic Hamburger Stacked With Layers of Gas and Dust Provides Sneak Peek of Planet Formation

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:16:00 GMT

Learn about Gomez's Hamburger, a huge astronomical object that offers an ideal view of the earliest stages of giant planet formation.

The Orionid Meteor Shower Is About to Peak With Colorful Fireballs Leftover from Halley's Comet

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:09:00 GMT

Learn more about the connection the Orionid meteor shower has to Halley's comet and why some of the meteors may appear colorful.

Timekeepers Ditch Leap Second Over Concerns of Digital Chaos, Opening the Door to a Future Leap Hour

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Learn why timekeepers are getting rid of leap seconds, adjustments to Coordinated Universal Time that have caused widespread system outages in the past.

Cane Toads Are Highly Toxic, but Some Animals Have Learned How to Eat This Invasive Species

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn about the cane toad, its lethal defense strategy, and why it is so detrimental to the environments it invades.

3 Ways to Prepare Your Body for the Flu Shot, From Exercise to Hydration

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Learn how staying hydrated, eating well, and listening to your body can help you navigate your next seasonal vaccine shot.

America's Earliest Known Humans Saw Dramatic Climate Changes Unfold Within a Few Generations

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn how the environment of America’s Southwest transformed from pine forest to juniper within the space of a century.

This Snake Rolls at 8 Miles Per Hour to Escape Predators, but Its Head Stays Pointed Forward

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:08:00 GMT

Learn how the dwarf reedsnake uniquely manipulates its body to roll away from its predators.

Roman Fort Found in Wales May Be Linked to Legendary Emperor Magnus Maximus

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Learn about a newly discovered Roman military camp that may be linked to Welsh folklore.