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The kraken — a gigantic, tentacled sea monster capable of dragging ships and sailors down into the depths — is…

Instead of relying on the soil for nutrients, plants may grab some of those essentials from airborne particles. Feeding through…

Climate change could increase hard-to-treat bacterial infections, two studies suggest. Heat boosted antibiotic resistance among bacteria found in artificially warmed…

The 988 Lifeline appears to be making a difference for teens and young adults in crisis. Since 988 replaced the…

When the weather gets muggy, iridescent bees shift their metallic hue. The insects are a rich blue-green when ambient humidity…

Beyond InheritanceRoxanne KhamsiRiverhead Books, $30.00 It’s easy to think of the human body as a single, fully integrated unit. After…

The Proof in the CodeKevin HartnettQuanta Books, $30 In 2024, the International Mathematical Olympiad had an unusual entrant. Google Deepmind…

Invasive corals are getting blown out of the water — with undersea air guns. While corals around the world are…

Outdoor enthusiasts hoping to avoid catching a potentially debilitating bacterium from a tick bite could soon have another layer of…

Climate change may be worsening nutritional problems for already vulnerable children. An analysis of data from about 6.5 million young…

A parrot missing half his beak is top bird at New Zealand’s Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. The parrot, named Bruce, wins…

Nancy Shute is editor in chief of Science News Media Group. Previously, she was an editor at NPR and US…