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09-15-2025

Octopus arms are probably the most complex and flexible structures in nature

The octopus is a creature that continues to surprise scientists and inspire engineers. With eight...

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09-15-2025

Genetic mutation in cats has given rise to a new coat color similar to salted licorice

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09-15-2025

Three new species of snailfish discovered in the deep Pacific Ocean

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09-15-2025

Cardiologist explains the easiest way to take care of your heart and live longer

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09-15-2025

Animals

Unknown cell type explains the 'supernatural' digestive power of invasive pythons

In Florida, Burmese pythons swallow large animals whole, including deer...

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09-15-2025

Environment News

Map marks cities in the US where PFAS toxins were detected in drinking water

A new national map spotlights the locations where PFAS toxic...

09-15-2025

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Tiny human touches can make music sound more powerful

Music often does more than entertain. It paints images in...

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09-15-2025

Sargassum seaweed is a deadly obstacle course for baby sea turtles

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09-15-2025

Student solves a century-old problem and improves the power of wind turbines

09-15-2025

Antarctica’s coldest regions are warming faster than predicted

09-15-2025

Plants News

Joshua trees have a hidden trick to survive climate change

The Mojave Desert’s Joshua trees look timeless, but their future isn’t guaranteed. Despite being built...

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09-14-2025

Environment News

Studies confirm that a small tax definitely helps curb plastic pollution

Plastic bags are everywhere, and too many slip into rivers and onto beaches. A new...

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Warmer weather is impacting global food supply, but not in the way you think

Ancient tropical rainforest accidentally discovered on a treeless island

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SCIENCE TOP STORIES

09-15-2025

Plants News

Sargassum seaweed is a deadly obstacle course for baby sea turtles

Sargassum seaweed is piling up on Florida’s beaches, and it’s...

09-15-2025

Plants News

Urban trees can cool cities, but only if they get enough water

Summer heat waves are becoming harsher across urban areas. Concrete,...

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09-15-2025

Animals

New species of mouse opossum discovered that has a tail longer than its body

A peer-reviewed report has documented a new animal species -...

09-15-2025

Student solves a century-old problem and improves the power of wind turbines

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09-15-2025

France sets new world record by keeping a fusion reactor running for 22 minutes

09-15-2025

Antarctica’s coldest regions are warming faster than predicted

09-15-2025

Butterfly sets an astonishing chromosome record

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09-15-2025

Study investigates how running a marathon impacts brain health

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STORY OF THE DAY

09-15-2025

Sargassum seaweed is a deadly obstacle course for baby sea turtles

Sargassum seaweed is piling up on Florida’s beaches, and it’s making a dangerous journey for...

09-15-2025

New species of mouse opossum discovered that has a tail longer than its body

09-15-2025

Butterfly sets an astonishing chromosome record

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09-15-2025

DNA analysis identifies new mastodon species that migrated with shifting climates

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Study investigates how running a marathon impacts brain health

Marathoners hear plenty of scary claims about what running 26.2 miles can do to the brain. A new open access study paints a clearer, calmer picture. Exercise research over the...

09-15-2025

Plastic bottles shed dangerous fragments into drinking water

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09-14-2025

New study shows how cancer tricks the immune system with the help of a hormone

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09-14-2025

Warmer weather is impacting global food supply, but not in the way you think

09-14-2025

Prescription drugs leave lasting marks on gut health

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09-14-2025

Wellness in America depends on culture and where you live

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09-14-2025

Patients report no signs of depression five years after psilocybin treatment

How the color of light could save you from a heart attack or stroke

Big health study shows how a plant-based diet protects against disease

Why some teens rebel - and how to stop risky behavior

How smell tricks the brain into tasting flavors

PLANTS TOP STORIES

09-15-2025

Plants News

Sargassum seaweed is a deadly obstacle course for baby sea turtles

Sargassum seaweed is piling up on Florida’s beaches, and it’s...

09-15-2025

Plants News

Urban trees can cool cities, but only if they get enough water

Summer heat waves are becoming harsher across urban areas. Concrete,...

09-15-2025

Plants News

Joshua trees have a hidden trick to survive climate change

The Mojave Desert’s Joshua trees look timeless, but their future...

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09-14-2025

New plant species has flowers with tiny 'horns' and a devilish appearance

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09-14-2025

Ancient tropical rainforest accidentally discovered on a treeless island

09-14-2025

Patients report no signs of depression five years after psilocybin treatment

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09-13-2025

River ecosystem is reborn and life is thriving just three years after a dam is demolished

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09-13-2025

This Swiss trick makes tomatoes bear fruit much faster

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