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Nordic Diet May Help Extend Your Lifespan by Adding Whole Grains and Berries to Your Plate

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Learn about the Nordic diet, the northern counterpart of the Mediterranean diet that may benefit overall health by promoting sustainable plant-based foods.

300 Light-Years Away, a Star Is Slowly Snacking on a Brown Dwarf

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Discover how an anomaly that has puzzled astronomers for years was solved, and what it can tell us about how stellar systems interact.

New York Declares Measles Emergency as U.S. Cases Grow Over 4,000

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:05:00 GMT

As measles cases rise, discover what New York state officials are doing to help combat this outbreak.

Roman Villa Unearthed in Northern Wales Continues to Rewrite the Region's Ancient History

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Learn what the remains of a Roman villa and other ancient artifacts can tell us about life in Roman Wales 2,000 years ago.

700,000-Year-Old Elephant Tooth Reveals a Lost Ecosystem Shared by Early Humans

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:45:00 GMT

Discover what fossilized elephant teeth and tusk fragments can tell us about prehistoric ecosystems.

Remnant From Rare Supernova Seen Nearly 850 Years Ago Hides a Zombie Star at its Center

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn about the remnant of a historic supernova observed around 850 years ago and the zombie star that has survived at its center.

COVID-19 Cases Are Picking Up Again — These Are the Variants That Health Officials Are Watching

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:42:00 GMT

From Stratus to Cicada, several variants are on the radar as COVID-19 activity rises, impacting how the virus spreads, its severity, and how it interacts with the immune system.

Wild Elephants Use 41 Different Gestures to Tell Others to "Move Away" or "Stop That"

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Learn how elephants use their trunks and ears to get a response from others, and why they keep gesturing when ignored.

Jonathan the Tortoise Is 194 Years Old, Flu Cases Are Already Spiking, and Night Sky Events to Catch in October

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Discover the top stories from Oct. 3 to Oct. 9, 2026, including the hidden dangers of marathon running, a hoard of Celtic coins, and Jonathan the Tortoise.

A Diarrhea-Causing Bacterium Spread Through Sex is Resisting Five Common Antibiotics

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Learn how Shigella spreads between sexual partners and why growing antibiotic resistance is leaving fewer treatment options.

Mars' Odd 1,100 Mile Long Cloud Forms in Mysterious Ways — a New Model May Reveal How

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Learn more about the AMEC, a strange, recurring cloud on Mars that has long baffled scientists, until now.

Why Big Dogs Die Younger Than Small Dogs May Come Down to Jumping Genes

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn how DNA changes in 864 dogs may help explain why larger breeds age faster and tend to have shorter lives.

California May Ban Quartz Countertops Over Risk of Incurable Lung Disease in Workers

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Learn about California's proposed ban on quartz countertops, a move inspired by concerns over rising cases of an incurable lung disease.

Ancient Bronze Ring Engraved with Alexandria’s Famous Lighthouse Found in Sunken Royal Ruins

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn how a first-of-its-kind bronze signet ring was discovered in the submerged remains of a royal quarter once visited by Cleopatra and Julius Caesar.

Denali's Chunky Puppy Winner Mammoth Lives Up to His Name at 77.1 Pounds

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:52:00 GMT

Learn how Denali’s chunky puppies will train alongside experienced sled dogs for their future as canine rangers.

An Odd Hole on the Moon's Surface May Lead to an Underground Cave That Could Shelter Future Astronauts

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Learn about a NASA payload that will explore a pit on the Moon to find an underground cave that could shelter astronauts during future missions.

Newly Identified 165-Million-Year-Old Otter-Like Mammal Was a Top Predator in Jurassic Waterways

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn more about this otter-like animal that was likely a top mammal predator during the Jurassic Period.

Mutated Influenza Strain May Explain the Early Start to Fall 2026 Flu Season

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Learn how flu activity is rising earlier than expected in states like California and Washington and why a mutated influenza strain may help explain the unusual start.

A Broken Neanderthal Spear Survives as a 40,000-Year-Old Imprint

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn how wood imprints and charred remains preserved evidence of Neanderthal spears, bark trays, and other belongings.

At 194, a 450-Pound Tortoise Is the Oldest Living Land Animal, and its DNA May Help Explain Why

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:00 GMT

Learn how a sample from the tortoise Jonathan’s mouth revealed youthful patterns in his gene regulators that may help explain his nearly two-century lifespan.