The Sciences

Perhaps other life in the universe is, in the end, utterly dull

Viewed side by side, the insects’ organ and a human-made syringe are uncannily similar

Unlike humans, wolves can subsist on protein alone for months—so scientists say we may have lobbed leaner leftovers their way. Christopher Intagliata reports.

Unable to digest large amounts of protein, hunters likely left scraps that could have led to the taming of wolves

Scientists seek guidance on exploring frozen caches at the lunar poles responsibly

Researchers help farmers in Namibia avoid costly cattle losses by tracking big cat hangouts

The incoming Biden-Harris administration wants to launch a new era in higher education that will make it open to everyone

Linguist Ben Zimmer says the pandemic has turned us all into amateur epidemiologists utilizing terms such as “superspreader” and “asymptomatic.” Christopher Intagliata reports.

Huxley’s eloquence in 1871 and antievolution in 1971

The most comprehensive study of the iconic dinosaur reveals a very different animal from the one portrayed on film

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