National Geographic group finds world's largest coral
Scientists said on Thursday they found what is believed to be the world's largest coral, which has been growing undisturbed ...
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How scientists claimed victory over an invasive Great Lakes bloodsucker
(Read how lamprey ended up at the center of a legal dispute over intelligent design.) “It's not rocket science to kill fish.
Why are women more disgusted than men? It may help them live longer
In primates ranging from gorillas to macaques to people, females are more likely to get "the ick"—and researchers think there ...
This strange syndrome is linked to regular cannabis use—and cases have doubled
Nausea. Severe abdominal pain. Compulsive bathing. These are some of the hallmarks of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, a ...
When is the right time to start a new habit—and actually keep it?
Forget New Year’s resolutions and other gimmicks. Experts say the best way to change your habits is to consider the so-called ...
Infrared heat is all the rage—and it may really come with health benefits
It’s showing potential in easing chronic pain, improving mobility, and boosting mental health. Here’s what you need to know ...
The spice in ‘Dune’ is more real than you think
From hallucinogenic fish to nematodes oozing with lifespan-extending pheromones, many animals on Earth secrete chemicals with effects similar to those produced by Arrakis’s giant sandworms.
This penguin swam 2,000 miles to Australia—and we don't know why
As climate change bears down on Antarctica, understanding why some penguins end up meandering so far from their natural ...
World’s largest coral discovered and it’s longer than a blue whale
At 111 feet wide, 104 feet long, 18 feet high, and 600 feet around this stunning organism in the southwest Pacific Ocean is ...