This lizard’s physiology rewrites what we thought reptiles were capable of. Here’s the truth behind its notorious reputation, by a herpetologist.
Descriptive set theorists study the niche mathematics of infinity. Now, they’ve shown that their problems can be rewritten in the concrete language of algorithms.
Brian Lian founded publicly traded Viking Therapeutics to focus on metabolic diseases. With obesity drugs in development and the GLP-1 space booming, it’s now a prime M&A target for giants jostling for their share of a potential $100 billion market.
The first full moon of 2026 — the wolf supermoon — rose after sunset on Saturday, Jan. 3, lighting up the night sky across the world. Here are the best photos.
Relationship patterns keep us safe. And in order to break them gently, we need more discernment and less self-criticism.
On January 3, 1944, Coast Guard pilot Frank Erickson flew straight into the teeth of a raging storm to deliver blood plasma to wounded sailors.
First, instead of moving storms quickly eastward, the sluggish jet stream stalled storm systems in place, causing prolonged downpours and flash flooding.
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How strong is your analytical brain? Here’s a fun way to put it to the test.
This spider doesn’t run or hide when danger strikes. Instead, it builds a fake version of itself — and predators fall for it.
A NOAA forecast suggest that Northern Lights may be visible in northern U.S. states this weekend as solar wind conditions intensify.