A stunning new discovery in the Amazon reveals a massive nesting site of over 40,000 animals, uncovered using cutting-edge ...

Researchers have created a method called optovolution that uses light to guide the evolution of proteins with dynamic behaviors. By engineering yeast cells so their survival depended on proteins ...

Barbara is a tech writer specializing in AI and emerging technologies. With a background as a systems librarian in software development, she brings a unique perspective to her reporting. Having lived ...

An illustration of osteoporosis. (Science Photo Library/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images) Research points to a key bone-strengthening mechanism at work in the body, which could be targeted to treat the ...

Hoppers is as chaotic as it is delightful. The latest animated comedy from Disney and Pixar, the movie centers on 19-year-old Mabel, who transfers—or “hops”—her consciousness into a robot beaver’s ...

Biochar is widely promoted as a climate friendly soil amendment that can store carbon and improve crop growth. Yet scientists have long debated whether it always benefits soil ecosystems. A new study ...

Mosquitoes haven’t always had a taste for human blood — partly because the tiny yet dangerous insects have been around a lot longer than humans.

In a new study, scientists successfully trained a brain organoid derived from mouse stem cells to solve an engineering benchmark known as the “cart-pole problem.” By applying weak or strong electric ...

Scientists want to redesign psychedelics so that they don’t induce a trip—but they still improve mental health.

The Whidbey author’s process prioritizes play, even as she crafts deep, difficult stories.

Few characters in film history will be remembered for their sounds as opposed to words, like Chewbacca from the Star Wars saga. His iconic growls, moans, and expressive vocalizations created a ...

Did you know that the shortest lifespan of any known animal is just 24 hours? Or that others are lucky to live beyond five days? The lifespan of some mammals, birds, and insects is astonishingly short ...