Burning the stomach lining reduces the ‘hunger hormone’ and cuts weight
An experimental weight loss procedure cranks up the heat to dial down hunger. Blasting a patch of patients’ stomach lining…
Sumatran orangutans start crafting their engineering skills as infants
At six months old, human infants are still working on sitting up by themselves. But baby orangutans at that age…
Genetic analyses of the bird flu virus unveil its evolution and potential
A flurry of reports about the genetics of the bird flu currently infecting U.S. cattle are offering insight into how…
How smart was T. rex?
How brainy was Tyrannosaurus rex? It depends on who you ask. Last year, the iconic Cretaceous dinosaur received the glow-up…
How did an ancient shark parasite end up fossilized in tree resin?
During its lifetime nearly 100 million years ago, a newfound parasitic worm likely made its home in the bellies of…
Should we use AI to resurrect digital ‘ghosts’ of the dead?
When missing a loved one who has passed away, you might look at old photos or listen to old voicemails.…
Tiger beetles may weaponize ultrasound against bats
Sounding like a toxic moth might keep some beetles safe from hungry bats. When certain tiger beetles hear an echolocating…
Extreme heat will put millions more older adults at risk in the future
Nearly a quarter of the global population of older adults at mid-century could face extreme heat, putting their health in…
Cows might host both human and bird flus
Cows have entry portals for both human and bird flus. This new finding may mean that cattle could host both…
A new gel stops mice from getting too drunk
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could stave off the miserable effects from a night out drinking by simply popping…
