
How the moon’s light affects animals | Science News
Jul 8, 2019 · The moon’s light influences lion prey behavior, dung beetle navigation, fish growth, mass migrations and birdsong.
These medical breakthroughs and advances gave patients new hope in …
Dec 26, 2025 · Advances delivered what may feel like medical miracles, including the first bladder transplant, a lifesaving personalized gene therapy and more.
Scientists are getting serious about UFOs. Here’s why
Aug 7, 2024 · Scientists are getting serious about UFOs. Here’s why Understanding what are now called UAPs is crucial for national security and aircraft safety
When were dogs domesticated? The oldest known dog DNA offers clues
Mar 25, 2026 · Two new studies suggest that genetically stable dogs were living among humans in Europe by about 14,000 years ago.
Heavy tilling can leave land susceptible to floods, droughts
Mar 30, 2026 · The tiny seismic signals of rainwater moving through the ground show how heavy tilling damage soil.
A static electricity mystery comes to the surface - Science News
Mar 18, 2026 · DENVER — Static electricity is a touchy subject. Touch or rub two materials together, and they can exchange electric charge. But the details behind the phenomenon of static electricity …
Extreme heat is cutting the time people can safely be active outdoors
Mar 16, 2026 · Heat and humidity now severely limit light physical activity for millions of people around the world, with older adults facing the greatest burden.
Robots with fingernails can grasp thin edges - Science News
Mar 6, 2026 · A robotic hand with fingernail-like tips lets robots peel fruit, open lids and pick up thin, flat objects with more precise, human-like dexterity.
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U.S. hospitals continue to shut down labor and delivery services
Dec 11, 2024 · More than half of rural hospitals and more than one-third of urban hospitals did not offer labor and delivery services in 2022.