How First Contact With Whale Civilization Could Unfold
If we can learn to speak their language, what should we say?
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Apollo’s Sequel Will Be a Gold Rush
The moon hasn’t seen this many missions since the Apollo era. This time, humanity might be there to stay.
Florida’s Experiment With Measles
How far can the state go before a serious outbreak hits?
There’s Only One Way to Fix Air Pollution Now
Clean-air rules just can’t keep up with climate change.
The Secret of Plant ‘Sight’
Scientists have discovered that a mysterious behavior might come down to air.
Anchorage Fell in Love With a White Raven
Reports that the leucistic raven was spotted at a McDonald’s—and then later at a Wendy’s—drew large crowds.
Great Apes Know Just How Much to Annoy One Another
Playful teasing might have evolved to help our ape ancestors gather crucial intel on their family’s and friends’ thoughts.
A Climate Reckoning Is Coming for the Next President
A second Trump term would be a disaster. And the U.S. would mostly be hurting itself.
Anchovies Are a Force to Be Reckoned With
The little fish’s mating rocks the ocean as much as a major storm.
The ‘Unthinkable’ New Reality About Bedbugs
Another, much stronger species is headed north.