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Good News! The Sun Might Not Eat Earth After All, According to New Simulations.
New simulations suggest Earth may avoid being engulfed by the Sun, though the planet would still become uninhabitable long before then.
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This Is the Most Effective Flirting Technique, According to Psychologists
Research suggests humor, warm smiles, and eye contact matter more than rehearsed lines or carefully planned outfits.
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This Mushroom Makes People Hallucinate Tiny People, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
Researchers found the mushroom lacks known psychedelic compounds, suggesting an unknown chemical may be causing its strange effects.
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Neanderthals May Not Have Inbred Themselves Into Extinction After All, New Study Finds
New DNA evidence suggests some Neanderthal groups were genetically diverse and more interconnected than previously believed.
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Your Brain Has Two Different Laughs, and It Knows Which One Is Fake
Researchers say spontaneous laughter and polite fake laughter come from separate brain systems and even sound physically different.
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CDC Officials Say a Cat-Spread Fungus Reaching the U.S. Is ‘Just a Matter of Time’
The fungus has infected thousands of cats and more than 11,000 people in South America, raising concern among U.S. health officials.
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Scientists Found Sperm Whales May Have Their Own Regional Accents
Researchers analyzed thousands of whale clicks and found Mediterranean sperm whales use distinct regional dialects.
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MirageC/Getty Images Introducing ‘Grande-ing,’ the Therapist-Approved Breakup Trend Inspired by Ariana Grande
Inspired by “thank u, next,” the trend encourages gratitude, growth, and lessons learned from past relationships.



