Stories by Yasemin Saplakoglu

Some Dinosaurs May Have Wagged Their Tail to Help Them Run

This may be for the same reason humans swing their arms when walking and running

“Cosmic String” Gravitational Waves Could Solve Antimatter Mystery

Physicists suspect spacetime ripples could explain why the universe is made of matter

Researchers Map Structure of Coronavirus “Spike” Protein

The finding could help lay the groundwork for a vaccine

Contaminant That May Be Causing the Mysterious Vaping-Related Illnesses Found

Many of the products used by sick patients contained an oil derived from vitamin E, according to news reports

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Some Trees Beat Heat with Sweat

During extreme heat waves, a species of eucalyptus copes by releasing water and taking advantage of evaporative cooling. Other trees may do the same.

Nuclear Bomb Test Moved North Korea Mountain

A new analysis of a seismic signal suggests the entire mountain didn’t collapse

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Trees Sweat to Keep Cool

During extreme heat waves, one species of eucalyptus copes by releasing water

Watch Live Today: Scripting the “Quantum Age” with Tools Fashioned from Subatomic Particles

Quantum matter researcher Rob Moore discusses how novel materials harnessing the quantum properties of atoms and electrons will define the next generation of technology

Meet “Dracula,” the Largest Pterosaur Found to Date

A reconstruction of the reptile, found in Transylvania, is on display in Germany

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The World Bids Farewell to the Last Male Northern White Rhino

The beloved rhino bull Sudan died Monday, leaving behind only two females of its kind

Watch Now: The Weirdest Stars in the Universe

Astronomer Emily Levesque discusses the strangest stellar phenomena known to science

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Is Humanity Ready for the Discovery of Alien Life?

Most Americans would probably be thrilled to learn extraterrestrials (intelligent or not) exist. Other nationalities beg to differ   

Cannibal Sex and Love Darts: Animal Libido Is Not for the Fainthearted [Slide Show]

Some creatures have unusual ways of courting their Valentines

Cannibal Sex and Love Darts: Animal Libido Is Not for the Fainthearted

How Many Gigs are You Wearing?

Magnetic clothing could be used to store passwords and other data 

Submersibles Peer into the Greatest Living Light Show on Earth [Video]

Researchers hope to get people talking about our beautiful, complex oceans