2024-12-22

The Race to Translate Animal Sounds Into Human Language

With big cash prizes at stake—and AI supercharging research—interspecies translation is closer than ever. But what, if anything, would animals want to tell us? [...]

2024-12-21

How to Manage Food Anxiety Over the Holidays

The festive period can be stressful, particularly for those who struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder. Here are some tips for navigating an intense time of year. [...]

2024-12-21

December Wildfires Are Now a Thing

Expect more fires like the fast-moving one in Malibu, scientists say. [...]

2024-12-21

A Spacecraft Is About to Fly Into the Sun’s Atmosphere for the First Time

On Christmas Eve, NASA's fastest-moving probe will come closer than ever to the surface of the sun. [...]

2024-12-21

To Improve Your Gut Microbiome, Spend More Time in Nature

Microbes found in green spaces can transfer into your body, increasing bacterial diversity and potentially boosting the strength of the immune system. [...]

2024-12-20

This Tropical Virus Is Spreading Out of the Amazon to the US and Europe

Oropouche virus has posed little threat outside South America in the past, but land-use change, the climate crisis, and international travel all appear to be spreading this insect-borne disease to new [...]

2024-01-10

The Ocean’s Mysteries—and Marvels—Are About to Reach New Depths

Advancements in science will bring unprecedented lens into the complexities of the ocean, and a renewed call for humans to protect it. [...]