Picturing how our species might appear in the far future can invite wild speculation over standout features such as height, brain size, and skin complexion. Yet subtle shifts in our anatomy today demonstrate how unpredictable evolution can…
On December 19, it will pass about 270 million kilometers from Earth, almost 700 times the average distance between our planet and the moon. Astronomers believe that for a few days the most powerful telescopes will be able to observe it to better…
Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking preliminary atlas charting the intricate…
Researchers have discovered what could be the world’s largest known spider’s web, an…
A widely prescribed diabetes drug may be blunting the beneficial effects of exercise in…
When temperatures drop or rainclouds start to gather in the sky, many people claim to feel these weather changes in their bones. Some may swear that old injuries start to flare up, while others afflicted with existing musculoskeletal problems may…
The opioid crisis continues to hold the world in its dangerous grip. What often starts as a harmless injury requiring pain medication to support healing can lead to a crippling addiction, fueled by the abundance of drugs provided by an…
Forget the tadpoles — in Tanzania’s mountain forests, three newly discovered toads enter the world ready to hop.
A new study, published in Vertebrate Zoology, introduces toad species that give birth to live young, skipping the aquatic larval…
Colorful northern lights may be seen…