Nearly five decades of satellite observations reveal a troubling transformation in the Arctic, where sea ice is shrinking in both summer and winter, and much of the remaining ice is becoming younger and
A large study led by Rutgers researchers has identified a possible vision risk associated with widely used diabetes and weight loss medications, including Ozempic and Wegovy. The findings suggest that people taking these
Reinforced vertebrae allow plunge-diving seabirds to survive high-speed impacts, according to a new study. A northern gannet scans the sea for fish from 100 feet in the air. Upon seeing a school, it
Students with stronger reading skills are better able to spot misinformation online—and those skills may be especially important for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new study. “Reading skills matter most for
Researchers have not only found a way to peer into an enigmatic structure in the brain but have also discovered its surprising role in how humans learn and adapt to uncertainties. The claustrum
A new study offers insights into how heart valves last so long. Collagen plays a critical role in keeping heart valves strong, but the heart is surrounded by enzymes designed to break down
A colossal prehistoric snake that lived in India about 47 million years ago may have been one of the largest snakes ever to exist. Known as Vasuki indicus, the ancient reptile could have
On a new podcast, an astrophysicist digs into the launch of NASA balloon to detect high-energy particles from the cosmos. Deep beneath the ice of Antarctica and high above its frozen expanse, University
A new study finds positive parenting teaches children how to experience joy—and could lead to better mental health. More than one in five adults in the US experience mental illness each year, according
A new study suggests the universe may be trapped in its own comfort zone—and why that is a good thing. The new research suggests the universe could be locked into its current state
