Golden Mole That Swims through Sand Rediscovered after 86 Years
The iridescent, blind De Winton’s golden mole was last seen in 1937 and later declared officially lost. But scientists have since rediscovered it by tracking its environmental DNA
U.S. Drinking-Water Systems Still Haven’t Defeated This Nasty Parasite
The U.S.’s largest-ever outbreak of waterborne illness—cryptosporidiosis—hit Milwaukee 30 years ago. Why are many other water systems still vulnerable to the same parasite today?
These Researchers Put Sperm Through a Kind of ‘Hunger Games’
The research focused on figuring out what enables certain sperm to gain some competitive advantage over millions of others fighting for the same prize.
The Vaginal Microbiome May Affect Health More than We Thought
A recent study finds varying combinations of microbes in the vaginal microbiome may influence health outcomes such as risk of sexually transmitted disease and preterm birth
What’s Causing Mysterious Respiratory Illness in Dogs?
Veterinarians and researchers are investigating mysterious clusters of severe respiratory disease in dogs
Robots Made from Human Cells Can Move on Their Own and Heal Wounds
Researchers have created “anthrobots” out of human lung cells that are capable of moving independently and even healing damaged tissue
The Oldest Deep-Sea Fish Discovered in Fossil Traces
Ancient fish followed prey into the crushing pressures of the deep ocean
These Male Stick Insects Aren’t ‘Errors’ After All
Some female stick insects can reproduce without males—but they have a secret
5 of the Greatest Natural History Hoaxes of All Time
These historical forgeries show what makes misinformation so successful
Nesting Penguins Take More Than 10,000 Mini Naps Every Day
Chinstrap Penguins take more than 10,000 seconds-long naps during the day to remain vigilant while incubating their eggs
This Bat Uses Its Oversized Penis as an ‘Arm’ during Sex
Dozens of mating bats caught on video at a Dutch church reveal an unusual use for their "huge" penises
Wildfire Brought Wolves Back to Southern California after 150 Years
Wolves and other animals seeking easy meals and ideal habitat can flock into areas burned by wildfire