In response to social cues, individual clownfish will switch sexes. Cutting-edge research reveals the neural and genetic triggers behind this remarkable reversal.
What scientists thought were four separate star clusters are actually part of one nearly invisible system.
The Trump administration just tossed out Biden-era restrictions on mercury and other toxic pollutants from power plants. It’s repealing Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) just as electricity demand in the US ticks up with the buildout of new AI data centers. Those standards are particularly impactful when it comes to pollution from coal plants […]
For decades, America’s auto industry was the envy of the world, driven by mass production, the rise of Detroit’s Big Three automakers, and the iconic stylings of the 1950s and ’60s. Then, through a series of blunders and missteps, things started to unravel. There was the fuel crisis of the 1970s, which led to an […]
A 2023 law championed by Republicans requires the CDC have a director confirmed by the Senate. For months, though, it’s had only acting directors—and the White House won’t say when that will change.
A board-certified veterinary dentist shares ways we can protect the dental health of our cats and dogs during February’s Pet Dental Health Month and beyond.
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. While scrolling through my TikTok feed, I often find myself thinking of Elizabeth Báthory. Legend has it that […]
How fast does your nervous system recover after a stressful day? Here’s how to find out, and why it matters more than you think.
Microplastics have been found inside shark egg cases, known as mermaid’s purses, for the first time.
Massive data centers for generative AI are bad for the Earth. How about launching them into orbit?