The screams of thirsty plants may prompt some moths to lay eggs elsewhere
If you’re a female moth, finding the best plant to host your young may be…
Some countries have eliminated malaria, but cases are growing elsewhere
The world has made progress toward eliminating malaria, with 44 countries and one territory (La…
The best science books of 2024
Books contemplating the human experience and some of humankind’s greatest challenges were among the Science…
During an allergic response, some immune cells digest others
Certain immune cells backstab their cellular coworkers during allergic reactions. Mast cells, the security patrols…
The oldest known ritual chamber in the Middle East has been found
An ancient ritual compound has come to light in the deepest, darkest part of a…
Generative AI is an energy hog. Is the tech worth the environmental cost?
It might seem like magic. Type a request into ChatGPT, click a button and —…
A squid-inspired medical device could reduce the need for needles
If you’re one of the many adults who hate needles, you may be in luck.…
Proposed time limits on anesthesia may have jeopardized patient safety
Following a public outcry, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced December 5 it had walked…
Space missions spanned the solar system in 2024
From monitoring Mercury to launching a new adventure to an icy moon of Jupiter, spacecraft…
Astronomers detect the first astrosphere around a sunlike star
BOSTON — For the first time, astronomers have detected an astrosphere around a star like…