Science

A second powerful earthquake strikes off the Philippines; first one kills at least 5
MANILA, Philippines – MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck the same region in the southern Philippines within ...

Vole teeth reveal how a simple change can create complex new features over time
Voles (1), horses (2) and elephants (3) – all very different – have one simple trait: very tall and strong ...

Fire provides long-lasting benefits to bird populations in Sierra Nevada National Parks
The photo was taken in early May 2023, about 10 years after this patch of forest in Yosemite National Park ...

Trump’s AI plan is a massive handout to gas and chemical companies
The Trump administration released its AI vision infrastructure in the US last week. It's a dream for the fossil fuel ...

Programmable proteins use logic to improve targeted drug delivery
Therapies that are sensitive to multiple biomarkers could allow drugs to reach only the areas of the body where they ...

Scientists capture rare sighting of octopus riding shark on camera
What happens when an octopus jumps shark for driving around the city? Sharktopus, of course. Rare phenomenon caught on video ...

How different bird species forage together in the Antarctic
Photo: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain It's a scene fit for a nature documentary: In the cold ocean surrounding Antarctica, water boils ...

Assessing overconfidence among national security officials
Photo: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain National security officials are “overconfident,” which makes it difficult for them to accurately assess uncertainty, according ...