‘Veronika’ Is the First Cow Known to Use a Tool

This is the first recorded instance of a bovine using tools from her environment to relieve an itch—leaving scientists astonished.

There Are 16 Types Of ‘Adventure-Seekers’ — Which One Are You? A Psychologist Explains

Adventure-seeking is more nuanced than you think. Here’s how to decode your own adventurer’s style.

A Biologist Explains How The Carnivores Of The Plant Kingdom Trap Their Prey

From sticky “flypaper” to lightning-fast suction, carnivorous plants have evolved various ingenious traps for finding the nutrients they need to survive.

3 Signs You’re Emotionally Numb (And Unaware Of It), By A Psychologist

If you think ‘not feeling anything’ is a strength, you may be mistaking emotional numbness for true emotional safety. Here’s how to tell the difference.

U.S. South And East Coast Brace For Major Weekend Winter Storm

What we know right now about a potentially-crippling snow and ice storm expected to affect the Southern Plains, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic this weekend.

He Went to Prison for Gene-Editing Babies. Now He’s Planning to Do It Again

Chinese scientist He Jiankui wants to end Alzheimer’s and thinks Silicon Valley is conducting a “Nazi eugenic experiment.”

Northern Lights Alert: 22 States Could See Red Aurora Tuesday

A NOAA forecast suggest that Northern Lights may be visible in northern U.S. states on Jan. 20, 2026. Here’s where aurora displays are possible.

Rare Geomagnetic Storm Sparks Northern Lights In Unexpected Places

A rare and fast CME triggered a severe G4 geomagnetic storm, producing brilliant auroras seen across Europe and the U.S. under ideal dark sky conditions.

How Physicists Hid Their Nobel Prizes From The Nazis During World War II

During World War Two, a pair of physicists went to great lengths to keep their Nobel Prize medals out of the hands of the Nazis. Here’s the absolutely wild story.

Is Your Relationship Caught In The ‘Awareness Paradox?’ A Psychologist Explains

The awareness paradox is only resolveed when insight is placed in its rightful place and used as a guide instead of a crutch.