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Silent Magma Surge Lifted Azorean Island 2.5 Inches, Then Stopped Abruptly Below the Surface

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Learn how a series of earthquakes on an Atlantic island revealed magma brew merely 1 mile under the surface and how underground faults evaded the eruption.

Ancient Organic Matter Found on Mars Could Share Traits With “Building Blocks” of Life

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Learn about a new Curiosity experiment that found organic molecules on Mars, and what this could mean for life on the red planet.

Gut Microbiome of Black Bears Carries Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria and Offers Insights into the Environment

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Learn about the gut microbiomes of black bears, which carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria and can signal changes in the environment.

Cocaine Pollution May be Changing How Far Atlantic Salmon Swim — with Potential Ecosystem Effects

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Learn about the potential impact of cocaine pollution on Atlantic salmon populations, including migration patterns and swimming behavior.

200 Million Years Ago Crabs Started Walking Sideways — and It Shaped Their Success

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Learn how sideways walking in crabs evolved 200 million years ago, what defines true crabs, and how this unique movement shaped their evolution and survival.

Largest Ever Elephant Genome Study Reveals a Hidden Crisis — and a Path to Better Conservation

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn how shrinking habitats are isolating African elephant populations and how restoring connections could help save the species.

A Resilient Fungus Could Survive the Trip to Mars — and Possibly Other Planets

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Learn more about the fungus Aspergillus calidoustus and a new experiment suggesting it could withstand the journey to Mars.

Modern Humans Arose in Africa — Here’s How Malaria Shaped Their Sub-Saharan Movement

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn more about malarial infections from Plasmodium falciparum, and their influence on human movement and interaction around 74,000 to 5,000 years ago.

450‑Million‑Year‑Old Jellyfish Relative Reveals New Species and Clues to Early Evolution

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Learn how a newly discovered jellyfish species fossil from Quebec reveals how early jellyfish evolved and why soft-bodied life is so rarely preserved.

A New Coelacanth Species Was Hiding in a Museum for 150 Years — and It Fills a 50-Million-Year Gap

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:20:00 GMT

Learn how new technology revealed a long-forgotten museum specimen to be a missing link in coelacanth evolution.

Taking Frequent Naps During the Day May Point to Underlying Health Issues in Older Adults

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Learn why excessive napping is associated with increased mortality rates in older adults, acting as a warning sign for underlying health issues.

3D-Printed Chinese Characters May Soon Inspire Stronger Materials for Engineering and Architecture

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Learn how ancient Chinese characters are inspiring 3D-printed metamaterials, blending cultural history with modern engineering innovation.

Deep-Sea Corals Vanished for Over 1,000 Years in the Galápagos — We May Now Know Why

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Learn how a dramatic climate shift in the Pacific may have wiped out an entire underwater ecosystem deep below the Galápagos — and it could happen again.

Playing With Your Dog May Build a Stronger Emotional Bond Than Training

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Learn how a few minutes of daily play can strengthen your bond with your dog — and why training alone may not be enough.

Plants That Survived Earth’s Worst Mass Extinction May Reveal How Life Adapts to Extreme Heat

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Learn how ancient plants survived extreme heat after the Permian–Triassic mass extinction and what their strategy could mean for a warming world.

Watch a Mischievous Wolf Pup Run Off with a Park Sign In Yellowstone National Park

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn about the important role of play amongst wolves and why one wolf decided to steal a park sign.

Charcoal at an 800,000-Year-Old Campsite Suggests Early Humans Were Drawn to an Abundant Supply of Driftwood

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Learn how archaeologists are using ancient charcoal deposits to understand what life was like for ancient humans 800,000 years ago.

How Did Dolphins Help Us Discover A New “Essential” Fatty Acid That Slows Down Aging?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:38:04 GMT

C15:0 may be the first essential fatty acid discovered in 90 years, and it owes its discovery to an unlikely source.

DESI Exceeds Expectations With Largest 3D Map of the Universe, Surveying More Than 47 Million Galaxies

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Learn about the results of DESI, an instrument that has created the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe in an effort to study dark energy.

100,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Teeth May Reveal How Early Humans Moved Across Europe

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:55:00 GMT

Learn how teeth from a Polish cave not only reveal family ties but also hint at Neanderthal lineages across Europe.