News

  1. Health & Medicine

    A hurricane’s aftermath may spur up to 11,000 deaths

    Hurricanes like Helene may indirectly cause deaths for years. Stress, pollution and a loss of infrastructure could all contribute to tropical cyclone fatalities.

    By Meghan Rosen
  2. Animals

    Dolphins’ open-mouth behaviors during play are like smiles, a study claims

    Experts urge caution in calling bottlenosed dolphins’ gesture a humanlike “smile,” but agree it seems to be important for how the animals communicate.

    By Gennaro Tomma
  3. Animals

    Coyotes have the face muscles for that ‘sad-puppy’ look

    The ability to make heart-melting stares may not be the fruit of dog domestication if their still-wild cousins have the power to do it too.