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These Humpback Whales Rarely Leave Oman — One Just Made a Surprising Trip to India

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Learn how an Arabian Sea humpback whale named Luban left Oman’s non-migrating humpback whale population, crossed to India, and completed a 4,300-mile round trip.

Ancient Crocodile-Like Babies Challenge What We Know About Tetrapod Evolution

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Learn more about the fossilized baby embolomeres that show no signs of amphibian-like traits, changing our understanding of early tetrapod evolution.

Neanderthal Fetus Grew Like a Human Baby, While Children’s Teeth May Show Earliest Metabolic Disease

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Learn how scans of 50,000- to 75,000-year-old Neanderthal remains from Bavaria traced fetal growth and possible metabolic stress.

Box Jellyfish Venom Punctures Cells, Disrupts the Heart, and Can Kill Within Minutes

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:49:00 GMT

Learn what makes the Australian box jellyfish so venomous, what happens when it stings, and which first-aid steps matter most.

Can You Cut Out Too Much Sugar? Going Completely Sugar-Free May Disrupt Gut Health

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:51:00 GMT

Learn how a preliminary study in mice found that eliminating sugar entirely may harm the gut microbiome, with potentially negative effects on overall health.

Birth Control Pill May Increase Risk of Binge Eating — but Self-Monitoring Could Help Reduce the Behavior

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Learn more about oral contraceptives and the impact they can have on disordered eating, and how self-monitoring may help mitigate the effect.

Ancient Plague Killed Hunter-Gatherer Families in Siberia 5,500 Years Ago

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn how DNA from teeth buried near Lake Baikal showed that plague was already deadly before the rise of cities, farming, and efficient flea-borne spread.

"Well-Preserved Time Capsule" of an 18th-Century Shipwreck Found Nearly 2,000 Feet Below Norwegian Waters

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:45:00 GMT

Learn how a Norwegian watchmaker found a merchant ship nearly 2,000 feet below the Skagerrak, its porcelain cargo, and unopened crates still inside.

These Tropical Butterflies Boast Long Lifespans and Barely Age — Their Secret May Be Eating Lots of Pollen

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Learn about Heliconius butterflies' long lifespans and graceful aging, both of which may be achieved with a pollen-heavy diet.

The Giant’s Causeway Volcanic History Was 8 Million Years Shorter Than Once Thought

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:06:00 GMT

Learn how new rock dating shortened Northern Ireland’s volcanic timeline to 5.5 million years and linked the Giant’s Causeway to Greenland.

Greenland’s Thawing Ancient Garbage Heaps Are Releasing a 4,500-Year Bacterial Record

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:01:00 GMT

Learn how bacterial DNA preserved in Greenland’s ancient middens traces 4,500 years of settlement and why thawing permafrost poses little risk for now.

A Tiny Antarctic Sea Squirt Hosts a Bacterium That Could Kill Melanoma Cells and Help Develop Cancer Treatments

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Learn more about Antarctic sea squirts and how they could one day help with advanced melanoma treatments.

Medieval Gameboard in Moroccan Bathhouse Highlights Early Islamic Gaming Traditions

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn about a gameboard that was found at a medieval-era bathhouse in Morocco, showing how people used to play games while freshening up.

Spending Time With Your Cat May Not Help Your Mood When Feeling Stressed

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:06:00 GMT

Learn how tracking 188 pet owners found that cats and dogs lifted moods overall, but cat interaction after stressful events was linked to worse feelings.

Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements May Not Prevent Fractures or Falls in Older Adults

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:33:00 GMT

Learn how 69 trials involving nearly 154,000 adults found little evidence that calcium and vitamin D supplements prevent fractures or falls.

New Schrödinger-Cat-Like States Created That Until Now Were Only Theoretical

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:57:00 GMT

Learn how scientists are learning to create exotic superpositions.

Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic May Lower Breast Cancer Risk and Slow Disease Progression

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:52:00 GMT

Learn about new research that suggests there is a link between GLP-1 agonists and reduced breast cancer risk.

A Bright Blob Emitting X-Rays Near the Center of the Milky Way May Have Been Forged by a Supernova

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Learn about a bright blob in the central region of the Milky Way, illuminating what may be a remnant of a massive star that exploded

Iron Age Celtic Grave Reveals Gold, Weapons, and a Two-Wheeled Chariot

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Learn how a Celtic chariot burial provides new evidence of elite power and long-distance connections in Iron Age Germany.

The "Dig of the Century" at Notre-Dame Is Revealing 2,000 Years of Parisian History

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Learn more about what some Parisian officials are calling the "dig of the century" outside of Notre-Dame as experts uncover artifacts that are nearly 2,000 years old.