These sharks don't have to keep moving to stay alive: "Blew our minds"
"I've always thought of gray reef sharks as a clear example of a shark species that needs to swim to breathe," a researcher said. "Clearly not."
Is your dog gifted? Animal behaviorists reveal how you can tell
Scientists found that border collies made up over half of the dogs able to remember the names of their toys.
Scientists reveal new "ghost" spider found at power plant
The spider was one of six species discovered in South America.
"Hard to treat" cancer tricked into consuming tumor-shrinking drugs
"We are taking advantage of a process that is significantly overactive in cancer cells," biochemist Nathan Beals said.
Cat owners rejoice: Science can make trimming claws less stressful
Cats with a certain temperament may not enjoy getting their claws trimmed, but it is essential for their wellbeing.
Pre-Alzheimer's memory problems linked to loss of serotonin
"People with mild cognitive impairment already display loss of the serotonin transporter," researcher Gwenn Smith said.
Psychologists find sleep can distort our memories
When asked to remember a list of words, people who had slept were better at remembering the list, but also had more false memories of related words.
Scientists discover new venomous species lurking in the desert
Researchers believe the species is already critically endangered, likely because of human activity.
Extinct animals could suddenly be brought back to life
One ancient species is on track to be roaming the earth again by late 2028.
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Pollution from U.S. coal power killed 460,000 people in two decades — Study
Coal-burning pollution has been found to have a mortality risk 2.1 times higher than particulates emitted by all other sources.
Scientists warn some musculoskeletal disorders to more than double by 2050
The 494 million cases of uncommon musculoskeletal conditions in 2020 are projected to grow to reach 1.06 billion by 2050, the researchers found.
Babies can make sense of the world around them at just four months—Study
"The multisensory brain is wired up to make links between what babies see and what they feel," the study's author said.
'Vampire' virus discovered in Maryland is a breakthrough in viral research
Scientists have uncovered a 'vampire' virus called MiniFlayer.
Archaeologists uncover biblical truth in town captured by pharaoh
Radiocarbon dating led to discoveries that correlated with Biblical events, whereas other details were deemed unlikely.
Humans changed the clouds—and it now might be affecting weather
Microplastics were found in clouds above mountains in China, and had bonded to chemicals including lead and mercury.
Dark matter's secrets crash to Earth in chicken roast bag
After the SuperBIT balloon telescope crashed to Earth, its important data was saved thanks to a Data Recovery System that parachuted separately to the ground.
Nuclear attack worst-case scenario would see 90% of Americans wiped out
Researchers have found that if America's missile silos in the Midwest were struck, as many as 300 million people would be at risk of fatal radiation exposure.
Neuroscientists discover women and men handle sleep deprivation differently
Male and female rodents have been discovered to handle the effects of sleep deprivation differently, possibly due to differing hormones.
Rare reptile scientists thought was extinct found after almost half century
Last observed in 1981, the lizard was thought to be extinct until a team of scientists made an incredible discovery.
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West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting could submerge Florida
The sheet could vanish even if global leaders take the most severe actions to counteract climate change.
Women who diet in middle age protect themselves from dementia
Research has revealed that women who ate a blood pressure-lowering diet in middle-age were less likely to report multiple symptoms of cognitive decline later.
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Fish that scientists thought was extinct is actually abundant, study finds
The assumed-extinct fish species is actually the same species as a common fish known as the European whitefish, DNA evidence reveals.
Bears are smarter than scientists expected
Bears have recently been found to use tools to catch or access food, indicating that they may be more intelligent than we first thought.
Fluorescent mammals are much more common than scientists thought
Eighty-six percent of mammal species studied were found to glow in the dark under ultraviolet light, new research has found.
These eight inspiring women won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Only eight women have ever won the Chemistry Nobel Prize, out of 114 prizes and 189 prize winners.
Scientists closer to understanding gay behavior in animals
Researchers found "an across-species statistical association between same-sex sexual behavior and social behavior," study author José M. Gómez told Newsweek.
Orcas are killing porpoises but not eating them
Researchers say that the orcas might be playing with the dead porpoises, practicing their hunting skills, or even maybe attempting to mother them.
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Scientists estimate when humans could become extinct
"It could be between 25-30 degrees Celsius [45-54 F] warmer on average than today," study author Alexander Farnsworth told Newsweek.
Psychotherapists flip Freudian thinking on treating depression
Study participants who learned to block out negative thoughts were found to have "less worry, less depression, less negative affect, and greater well-being."
Scientists link ultraprocessed foods to depression
Artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened drinks were the worst offenders, the researchers found.