News
- Climate
Just a small rise in global temperatures could be deadly
As early as mid-century, an area of land that adds up to the size of the U.S. could hit temperatures hazardous for human health.
- Neuroscience
Wiggling ears may have once helped us hear
These ancient ear muscles may provide a readout of a person's hearing efforts.
- Earth
Spooky floating lights in South Carolina could be earthquake farts
Gases that rise from the earth during earthquakes could explain strange sightings of floating balls of light.
- Animals
A fungus named after Sir David Attenborough zombifies cave spiders
The new fungus species Gibellula attenboroughii forces reclusive cave spiders to exposed areas, likely to benefit spore dispersal.
