Ten whales helped a mama sperm whale give birth—giving us a glimpse into whale culture and why animals help each other out.

A gastroenterologist was surprised to find that so many of her patients struggled with pooping—and they didn't know how to ...

From lassoing prey to designing cutting-edge sensors, both spiders and humans are using silk in astounding ways.

A few years ago, ChatGPT couldn’t do simple arithmetic. Now, some experts say that AI could make mathematicians obsolete.

A bioarchaeologist is a scientist who combines biology, the study of life, with archaeology, the study of human history ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

When the cattle on Wilbur Earl Tennant’s farm began to mysteriously fall ill and die, he suspected it wasn’t what the animals were eating—it was what they were drinking. Editor’s note: In 1999, Robert ...

The Artemis II mission has launched, and its four astronauts are en route to the moon for a lunar flyby. Plus, one scientist ...

A young macaque at a zoo in Japan has a fan base that can’t get enough of him. Why are we so invested in the social life of one cute monkey?