A new study that tracked dogs' aging by reading tiny chemical tags on their DNA found that larger dogs aged more quickly.

What does the law say about armed officials at the polls? That’s one of four questions that a legal scholar answers as Trump administration threats have piled up about voting in the midterms.

Tracking the biological age of grafted organs suggests that donor pools could be expanded to boost organ availability.

Something deep inside Mars has scientists looking for clues to its internal evolution. A team at the University of Arizona led by Alexander Byrne, used a technique called "tidal tomography" to probe…

A newly discovered feathered dinosaur named Norellraptor barsboldi had sharply curved teeth and claws, as well as four wings, and it adds evidence to the idea that flight evolved several times in…

The Water Outlaws , by S. L. Huang (Tor) The Water Outlaws , by S. L. Huang won an impressive list of award nominations and rave reviews...

Traumatic memories are often fragmented – a psychologist explains how and why that happens Traumatic mem...

The newly described dinosaur is only the third nodosaurid fossil found in Asia. Researchers say its ancestors may have migrated from North America.

Tooth analysis has revealed that the king of the dinosaurs was as warm-blooded as a human or an elephant

What to do if your vote is challenged: Practical advice for midterm elections Many states allow same-day...

A scientist surveying a creek for a habitat project made an unexpected fossil discovery with major implications.

Fake Query Letters by Dead Authors: A Satirical Craft Guide to Writing Queries That Survive the Slush Pile , by David Brown and Michelle ...

Hunter-gatherers from the last ice age sucked on betel nuts to soothe their toothaches, a new study reveals.

We are less than two months until Election Day for the most important midterms of our lifetime.

Childhood vaccination rates are declining throughout the United States, which can have long-term effects for kids and their communities.

Yet another whistleblower has come forward, late in August with only weeks until 2026 Midterm elections, to warn of abject chaos if Trump’s latest Executive Order to disrupt USPS operations is enforced. Represented by nonprofit advocacy group Whistleblower Aid, the unnamed federal official transmitted an account of their warnings to ranking member Richard Blumenthal on […]

A new model simulates the benefits of agrivoltaic farming, in which solar panels and crops share the same land.

How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti‑transgender views In the past few years, the Trump...

Nearly half of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had a dormant virus flare back to life, and one family of viruses found in the majority of people was tied to lasting symptoms from long COVID.

The vast majority of people around the world are lactose intolerant. But American propaganda and scientific biases have made milk and dairy products a staple in global diets.

HPV vaccination is helping knock back cervical cancer rates, but meanwhile, mouth and throat cancers caused by the virus are up in men. Here's what to know.

How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti‑transgender views In the past few years, the Trump...

Cats can identify each other by the scent of their pee. We now know why.

Like everyone else, we writers benefit from good self-care. Here are some suggestions. 5-10 minutes or less sip a glass of water or your fa...

Seeing a loved one lose significant weight or struggle with eating and exercise can be concerning. Approaching a conversation with respect and care can avoid the harms of speculation and silence.

Embracing shared democratic values is urgent.

Public opinion on abortion has shifted 4 years after Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade People gather...

Online betting tied to wildfires could create dangerous incentives while allowing traders to profit from disasters, the senators said.

The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle, by T. L. Huchu (Tor) This is the third volume of T. L. Huchu’s wonderful “Edinburgh Nights” series. I l...

Understanding a cat’s yowl requires looking beyond the noise to the behavior and emotions behind it.

18-year old Nolan Wells’ death in Mississippi has raised again the importance of ‘the talk’ that Black parents have with their children. But what do white parents tell their kids about race?

The Mystery at Dunvegan Castle, by T. L. Huchu (Tor) This is the third volume of T. L. Huchu’s wonderful “Edinburgh Nights” series. I l...

State health officials recommend everyone ages 6 months and older receive COVID-19 vaccination.