The Surprising Chocolate Trick That Could Boost Your Gym Performance
A familiar food aroma may do more than stimulate appetite—it could also influence physical performance. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers…
Fur Seals’ Hearts Suddenly Spike Hours After Returning to Land
An Australian fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus. Credit: Hanna Geeson Fur seals may look relaxed on shore, but…
One of the World’s Most Popular Weedkillers May Be Fueling Deadly Superbugs
Glyphosate weedkillers may help drive the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria across hospitals and agricultural environments, according to new…
This Robot Could Explore Mars 3x Faster Than Today’s Rovers
Legged robot performing analogue tests in Marslabor at the University of Basel. Credit: Dr. Tomaso Bontognali A new…
Endangered Whale Sharks Are Covered in Scars, and Humans Are to Blame
Whale shark alongside snorkeler in Cendrawasih Bay. Credit: M.V. Erdmann Over 60% of whale sharks in Indonesia are…
‘May live up to 15,000 years’
A study has documented just how much damage ship anchoring causes to the sea floor. What’s happening? As…