Advances

Bacteria can degrade particularly tough PFAS varieties

Two injured sea creatures merged to form a “Franken-jelly”

In a dense Republic of Congo rainforest, scientists have mapped a network of strangely open clearings where wild beasts go to eat and hang out

Looking silly when they run saves birds energy—and some dinosaurs may have done the same

The universe’s hidden mass may be made of black holes, which could wobble the planets of the solar system when they pass by

Cave fish develop taste buds on their head and below their chin—and even in humans, taste cells grow in truly unexpected locations

Certain values carry more weight in spring and autumn than in summer and winter

Entanglement lets researchers watch plants in action without disruptive visible light

A strange sound dubbed “biotwang” was first heard bouncing around the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, and scientists have finally figured out where it comes from

Can you find the number that doesn't belong?

Predators’ electricity gives caterpillars an early warning

Astronauts may have the guts for space travel—but not the kidneys