The dinosaurs at your window: How birds survived the asteroid that killed all other dinosaurs
How a few unique traits helped modern-style birds—the last living dinosaurs—survive the asteroid apocalypse that took out T. rex and other mighty beasts
When a naked mole rat queen dies, that usually means war—but not for this colony
When their queen dies, naked mole rat females usually wage bloody battles of succession. But peace may be possible, a new study suggests
The fans who went from collecting Pokémon to studying bugs and fossils
As Pokémon turns 30, we take a look at how the beloved Japanese kids’ franchise was inspired by—and has shaped—real-world science
The Pokémon universe goes hard on ecology and climate science
The Pokémon franchise, including its recent game Pokémon Pokopia, is inspired by real animals and their ecology. It’s no surprise that so many scientists love to try and “catch ’em all”
How birds survived the dinosaurs’ doomsday
Scientists finally understand why birds were the only dinosaurs to pull through the end-Cretaceous mass extinction
This method to reverse cellular aging is about to be tested in humans
A burgeoning field is launching its first clinical trial to find out whether dialing back cell development can safely refresh aged tissues and organs
These baby beetles work together to look—and smell—like flowers
Parasitic beetles are the first animals known to imitate floral scents
These mysterious neurons in your heart save you from fainting every time you stand
Researchers pinpointed the purpose of mysterious heart neurons in mice—and humans have them, too
Why can’t humans regenerate limbs? New research offers a clue
Oxygen and hyaluronic acid may play a role in tissue recovery and regeneration, two new studies suggest
Two hundred chimpanzees are embroiled in a ‘civil war’
The world’s largest-known group of chimpanzees split into two factions that are now engaged in deadly combat
How the wildlife trade boosts the chance of a disease jumping from animals to humans
Decades of data reveal that animals involved in the wildlife trade—from pet sales to meat markets to illegal poaching—are much more likely to carry pathogens that can infect humans
Octopus sex is even weirder than you think
Scientists have learned how male octopuses’ specialized sperm-depositing arm knows where to go