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New Life in a Closed-Down Window The government shutdown that paused many routines didn’t stop nature at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal,…

What to Expect from the Leonids The Leonids are one of the most beloved meteor showers of the year, known for bright streaks and periodic…

What Was Found? Scientists have identified what may be the world’s largest-known spider’s web, discovered inside a cave along the Albania–Greece border. The immense structure…

Discovery of a Phenomenon In a remote cave along the Albanian-Greek border, scientists have documented what could be the world’s largest-known spider’s web. The discovery,…

Overview: When Sleep Meets Genetics in a Special Fish Sleep is a universal behavior across the animal kingdom, serving crucial roles in memory, metabolism, and…

Introduction Sleep is a fundamental behavior across the animal kingdom, shaping metabolism, learning, and longevity. A surprising line of inquiry has emerged from the study…

Overview: A surprising link between sleep, DNA damage, and aging In an intriguing twist on the sleep–aging paradigm, researchers studying the Mexican cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus)…

Unraveling the Timeline of Dog Breed Emergence Dogs are arguably the most diverse domesticated animals on the planet, with hundreds of breeds spanning a wide…

Introduction: A final chance to catch the southern lights If you were hoping to glimpse the aurora australis and the skies over Australia didn’t cooperate,…

Introduction: A Final Opportunity to Witness the Southern Lights If you missed the aurora australis in the past window, you’re not out of luck yet.…
