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Getty Images, BSIP Do Women Really Suffer More Pain Than Men? Here’s What the Science Says.
An analysis of more than 6 million people found women reported pain more often across 11 body areas. The reasons remain unclear.
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Scientists Tried to Breed a ‘Super-Dog.’ It Did Not Go Well.
A 13-year project in Maine sought to breed a ‘super-dog.’ Instead, its findings challenged assumptions about canine intelligence.
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How Well Can Sharks Hear? This Recent Experiment Offers a Surprising Answer.
Blacktip sharks reacted to underwater sounds up to 243 feet away, including in a zone where researchers expected limited hearing.
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What Is ‘Beaver Fever,’ and Why Are Researchers Finding It in Cats?
A study detected Giardia in about 1 in 15 tested cats. Some carried strains capable of infecting humans, raising hygiene concerns.
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The Real Reason Why Cats Bring You Dead Animals, According to Science
Your cat’s dead-animal deliveries may be less about affection than you think. Research offers clues about the habit and how to curb it.
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Scientists Found Two Birds as Loud as Chainsaws. Here’s How They Make So Much Noise.
Researchers measured the calls of 123 bird species in Brazil. Two reached volumes comparable to chainsaws and louder than elephants.
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CREDIT: ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute Scientists Found a Starfish That Looks Like Patrick. Yes, That Patrick.
Scientists identified 57 new marine species from expedition samples, while a familiar starfish drew comparisons to SpongeBob’s Patrick.
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A Massive New Moon Crater Is Raising Questions About Future Lunar Bases
A fresh 728-foot-wide lunar crater highlights the danger of impacts—and flying debris—for astronauts living on the Moon.
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Scientists Identify a New Crocodile Genus From the Rocks That Gave Us the Sphinx
A museum fossil revealed a new crocodile genus with a strange Sphinx connection: the same rock formation and a missing snout tip.
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Scientists Just Found a Strange Link Between Cats and Happiness
Countries with more cats tended to report higher happiness, while greater exposure to a common cat parasite was linked to lower scores.
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Scientists Finally Tested Whether Leftovers Actually Taste Better the Next Day
In a blind taste test, butter chicken was the only dish people clearly preferred the next day. Lasagna, sadly, was basically a wash.
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Here’s How to See the Southern Taurid Meteor Shower Without a Telescope
The Southern Taurids are active through November 20, with favorable viewing around October 14 and a fireball peak November 4-5.
