Stories by Jackie Flynn Mogensen

Sea surface temperatures in late June reached nearly 70 degrees Fahrenheit on average, shattering records

The bionic bugs could be called up for aquatic search and rescue missions, according to the researchers

Temperatures in New York’s Central Park haven’t surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit since 2012; but that may be about to change

Scorching temperatures across France rose to a record-breaking average 30 degrees on Wednesday

From tiny hamsters to giant salamanders, here are some of the most unusual examples of fatherhood across the animal kingdom

This “extraordinary” event was likely caused by seismic waves bouncing off Earth’s core, researchers found

On Thursday Knicks fans are flocking to Manhattan for a ticker-tape parade. But where did ticker tape even come from?

Graves of hunter-gatherers in Siberia point to a deadly disease outbreak dating to some 5,500 years ago, a new DNA analysis finds

Novo Nordisk said this security incident affected patient data, including health information and birth year

Investigating the shape and evolution of animal joints

Melting permafrost is releasing carbon into the atmosphere, but scientists may have underestimated just how bad the situation may be, a new analysis finds

This tiny robot might look like a high-tech hamster ball, but it could hasten lunar exploration

Cold fronts colliding with warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico could cause dangerous weather conditions, forecasters say

A step-by-step guide to the “Doginburgh Inventory,” a new pawedness test developed by dog behavior researchers

A mere 12 percent of Americans say they trust the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations “a great deal”

Weight lifting and other forms of resistance training can increase bone density, lower diabetes risk and boost mental health

This earthquake may be among the biggest in the Gulf of Mexico’s history

In a new study, an AI tool identified images of seahorse, shark fin and sea cucumber samples in luggage

The FDA’s ongoing review of mifepristone could skip over established science, health experts warn

Remote and hybrid work can have benefits, but a study involving more than 588,000 people suggest they may take a serious mental toll

Even though astronomers didn’t detect alien tech signals from a rare interstellar visitor, the results are worthwhile, they say

This prototype could help the world prepare for AI malware threats, according to the researchers who made it

The past year has been “filled with turmoil” for science, National Academy of Sciences president Marcia McNutt said during her State of the Science address

These sounds could be used to track the health of populations of the endangered Atlantic sturgeon