Chemistry Scientists Say: Chiral Many biological molecules come in a left- and right-handed form — and biology plays favorites. By Katie Grace CarpenterJune 9, 2025
Space Scientists Say: Quasi-satellite Unlike a true satellite, these tagalongs orbit outside a planet’s primary sphere of gravitational control. By Katie Grace Carpenter2 hours ago
Environment New ocean sanctuaries house young coral and even flee peril By Katie Grace CarpenterJune 12, 2025
Archaeology Roman gladiators really fought big cats, ancient bite marks suggest This is the first skeletal evidence of an ancient Roman gladiator show — or execution — involving an exotic animal. By Bruce BowerJune 11, 2025
Life Research without lab animals? New tech is making it possible By Avery Elizabeth HurtJune 5, 2025
Health & Medicine Three U.S tick species may trigger a mysterious red-meat allergy By Meghan RosenJune 3, 2025
Animals Captive-breeding axolotls may help avoid their extinction The axolotl program's success shows promise in helping protect this highly popular amphibian — currently found in only one lake — from dying out in the wild. By Anna GibbsJune 12, 2025
Math Meet one of the ‘world’s most interesting’ mathematicians Angela Tabiri uses her enthusiasm for math to inspire young people — and to highlight African female mathematicians on a YouTube channel. By Lakshmi ChandrasekaranMay 9, 2025
Science & Society Viewing math as a language might help it make sense to more of us By Lakshmi ChandrasekaranMarch 6, 2025
Materials Science This electric ‘slime’ might help injuries heal faster Our bodies call in healing cells with an electrical signal. When stretched or squeezed, this gel makes electricity that could boost that alert. By Kendra RedmondMay 23, 2025
Chemistry Micro-sparks between water droplets may have started life on Earth By Laura AllenMay 14, 2025
Health & Medicine Two cities stopped water fluoridation. Kids’ teeth suffered As calls to end fluoride in water get louder, worsening dental health in children of Calgary, Canada, and Juneau, Alaska, offer a cautionary tale. By Alex ViverosMay 29, 2025
Tech Soft helpers and bio-inspired tech: a match made in robot heaven By Katie Grace CarpenterMay 20, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Teen’s software for spotting AI-generated text just got personal By Katie Grace CarpenterMay 15, 2025
Space Scientists Say: Quasi-satellite Unlike a true satellite, these tagalongs orbit outside a planet’s primary sphere of gravitational control. By Katie Grace Carpenter2 hours ago
Space Scientists Say: Quasi-satellite Unlike a true satellite, these tagalongs orbit outside a planet’s primary sphere of gravitational control. By Katie Grace Carpenter2 hours ago
Environment New ocean sanctuaries house young coral and even flee peril By Katie Grace CarpenterJune 12, 2025
