Earth’s Poles Have Dramatically Shifted 4 Times
Earth’s North and South poles haven’t merely drifted—they’ve apparently taken four significant road trips. A new study…
Study Upends Usual Narrative in Dog-vs-Bear Fights
Dog-versus-bear tales tend to go viral—but a new analysis suggests the reality of what unfolds is different…
Creatine May Do More Than Boost Muscle Performance
Creatine’s reputation as a gym staple may be getting an upgrade. UCLA researchers report that the supplement,…
Surprising Possible Benefit for Ladies on Weight Loss Meds
A new working paper suggests that the power of popular weight-loss drugs may extend to the job…
To Make a Queen, There’s a Special Kind of Worker Bee
Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen’s waxy…
Tweak Your Playlists for Longer Workouts
Turning up the tempo on your workout playlist may do more than just make the miles feel…
Looking for Lower Blood Sugar? Try an ‘Exercise Snack’
A workout that takes less time than brushing your teeth might help people with Type 2 diabetes…
Asteroid Samples Contain the Genetic Ingredients For Life on Earth
An analysis of samples collected from asteroid Ryugu showed all five key genetic ingredients for life on Earth,…
In Echo of Moby Dick, Drones Bust Sperm Whales Headbutting
Sailors’ tales of whales ramming ships just got modern confirmation from above. Using drones, researchers filmed sperm…
Combo of Two Diets May Slow Brain Aging
Pairing two familiar eating plans may help your brain hang on to its youth, at least on…
To Climb the Social Ladder, Baby Clownfish Ditch Stripes
Clownfish aren’t just colorful; they’re calculating. A new study finds that baby tomato anemonefish ditch their “baby…
For Antarctic Penguins, Molting Can Now Be Deadly
Emperor penguins can’t skip their annual wardrobe change, and that may now be killing them. A new…