News

  1. Animals

    The screams of thirsty plants may prompt some moths to lay eggs elsewhere

    Female moths may pick up on the ultrasonic wailing of distressed plants and opt to lay their eggs on different, healthier plants.

    By Jake Buehler
  2. Health & Medicine

    Some countries have eliminated malaria, but cases are growing elsewhere

    Egypt was added to the list of malaria-free places in 2024, but climate change, conflict and other threats could increase cases especially in Africa.

    By Tina Hesman Saey
  3. Health & Medicine

    During an allergic response, some immune cells digest others

    Mast cells lure and trap other immune cells during allergic reactions, using their compounds to increase inflammation in a process dubbed nexocytosis

    By Caroline Hemphill
  4. Archaeology

    The oldest known ritual chamber in the Middle East has been found

    Engravings and other evidence suggest ancient humans attended religious ceremonies in the cave as early as 37,000 years ago.