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Australia's wildfire crisis linked to colonial land-use change

How to Live to Be 194 Years Old

A suspected case of pneumonic plague is raising fears of an outbreak. Should you be worried?

As voters weigh incumbents, research complicates case for congressional term limits

Compact CRISPR alternative uses bacterial proteins to insert large DNA segments

The internal chemistry of phytoplankton changes as oceans become more acidic

A honey trap: Female-baited beetle traps reveal habitat variation in Japanese forests

Scientists uncover how the world's smallest flowering plant became so tiny

First observation of quantum spins shifting a centimeter-scale object in the lab

194-year-old tortoise reveals stable gene switches that may help resist aging

Ancient spotted bat samples help researchers understand present-day population dynamics

Public health strategies used against cigarettes could help reduce appeal of firearms, paper argues

'Classic example' of sexual dimorphism in fossil record actually shows nuance between males and females

Dogs and owners disturb each other in the night, but still get pretty good sleep

Scientists unlock the longevity secrets of 194-year-old Jonathan the giant tortoise

Neanderthals Were Adept Woodworkers Too

Can picking up a book really improve your brain?

Seafloor sediments reveal how East Antarctic ice temporarily halted its retreat and advanced 40 miles

Deep-sea clams adjust bacterial partnerships to cope with dwindling chemical energy

Coolcations: Tourism boom is taking a toll on chillier destinations

A new hope for dogs with dementia: Researchers explore gene therapy

One quantum material, two superconducting states: Stretching helps explain conflicting experiments

The Atlantic hurricane season has been eerily quiet—Tropical Storm Isaias could change that

Levitating glass sphere becomes entangled with light at room temperature

Poor sleep can cause employees to clash with superiors, research finds

The Most Curious Cloud on Mars Relies on Some Bizarre Physics

Top climate scientists set out five steps to help the world prepare for super El Niño

Soil evidence suggests early farming in Maya region 6,000 years ago

Study finds brighter street lighting reduces violent crime

Orangutan mothers seek out playmates for their young

Tortoise beetles use pigmentation protein to shield bacteria that help digest plants

New climate connectivity taxonomy reveals how different communities talk about climate risk

Combining science and community knowledge could shape coral reef conservation in Indonesia

Quantum simulations suggest lithium isotopes could affect biological reactions differently

As AI Closed In on ‘Unique Games’ Proof, Researchers Raced to Beat the Machines

Gut bacteria reveal ancient ties to human migrations across continents, genetic analysis suggests

Mars' oddest cloud may be even odder than previously thought

The first stand-alone nuclear clock is ticking in Vienna

Why your boss matters more than remote or hybrid work when it comes to burnout and job satisfaction

Uranium compound known since the 1960s reveals hidden spiral structure with unusual magnetic properties

'Top predator' from the Jurassic measures just half a meter

A quake on Mars may have set these rocks rolling

AI adoption linked to increase in employment globally

Alcohol in space: Exotic methanol discovered in planet-building zones

Nuclear traces in whales' teeth help scientists reconstruct their life stories

New framework developed for moving endangered species to safer locations

PFAS may raise blood pressure during pregnancy. Who is at risk?

Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions, study finds

Why does weed cause anxiety? A new brain study investigates cannabis paranoia

Why some people are good at math while others struggle