What If Reality Isn’t Built from the Bottom Up?
A mysterious 17-order-of-magnitude gap at the foundation of reality challenges our most fundamental scientific principle: that big things are simply the sum of their smaller parts.
The Hidden Rule That Shapes All Life on Earth
Life uses only one “hand” of its molecular building blocks—a mysterious asymmetry called homochirality that may hold clues to life’s origins and even the possibility of mirror life beyond Earth.
Toxic alligators serve as a warning for southeastern US ecosystems
New research reveals that the place an alligator lives determines its toxic mercury load, with some populations carrying levels eight times higher than others.
The Viewpoint: A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in the deep
Scientists Capture First Confirmed Footage of a Colossal Squid A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed…
In scientific first, researchers accidentally detect toxic industrial pollutant in Oklahoma air
In a scientific first, researchers have accidentally performed the first real-time atmospheric measurements of a persistent and toxic industrial pollutant in the United States.
Laser mapping uncovers vast Indigenous farm network hidden in Michigan forest
A surprisingly complex network of ancient farm fields hidden in a Michigan forest reveals a scale of Indigenous agriculture that challenges long-held ideas about pre-colonial societies.
Fishing Practices Linked to 800-Kilometer Shift in Herring Spawning Grounds
A study reveals that overfishing of older herring has disrupted generational knowledge, causing Norwegian herring to shift their migration route by 800 kilometers north.
Study Finds Common California Fish Carry Parasites That Can Infect Humans
A study finds that nearly all common freshwater fish in Southern California carry parasitic worms that can infect humans, especially if the fish are eaten raw or undercooked.
Why Bismuth Might Be the Future of Electronics
Thin flakes of bismuth exhibit strange quantum behaviors without magnets or extreme cold, hinting at safer, cheaper paths to next-generation electronics.
The Ancient Red Panda Found in Tennessee
A fossil-rich sinkhole in Tennessee preserved a 5-million-year-old red panda relative, revealing unexpected migration links between North America and Eurasia.