Scientists piece together clues in a shark ‘murder mystery’
There are not many animals that can mess with adult porbeagle sharks — or at least, that’s what researchers used…
Summer-like heat is scorching the Southern Hemisphere — in winter
It’s winter in the Southern Hemisphere — but you wouldn’t know it from the thermostat. On August 26, a remote…
Mayo is weirdly great for understanding nuclear fusion experiments
Mayonnaise’s texture inspires love and loathing. Either way, it’s perfect for physics experiments. The classic condiment is useful for understanding…
What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced that she had “very, very, very early” breast cancer. “It’s…
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Science News celebrates its 100th birthday this year. Across the century, we’ve covered the latest advances in science, technology and…
2 spacecraft caught the waves that might heat and accelerate the solar wind
A lucky alignment of two sun-studying spacecraft may have finally solved a decades-old solar mystery. Data from NASA’s Parker Solar…
Here’s how an arthropod pulls off the world’s fastest backflip
Move over, Simone Biles. Nature’s gold medalist for backflips is a millimeter-tall arthropod that can barely straddle the tip of…
A fluffy, orange fungus could transform food waste into tasty dishes
Using microbes to transform foods through fermentation is the secret behind many of our favorite flavors, from cheeses to beer (SN:…
In a first, these bats were found to have toes that glow
You’ve heard of jazz hands? Well, these bats have glow toes. When ultraviolet light shines onto the Mexican free-tailed bat’s…
People with food and other allergies have a new way to treat severe reactions
Soon people will be able to subdue a severe allergic reaction with a nasal spray instead of an injection. On…
