Semaglutide saps mice’s motivation to run
CHICAGO — Mice love to run. But not when they’re taking semaglutide, the diabetes and…
Blood pressure may read falsely high if the arm isn’t positioned properly
When the arm is on the lap or the side, a blood pressure reading can…
These sea creatures can fuse their bodies
In a Frankenstein-y feat, a small, gelatinous sea creature can merge its body with a…
The discovery of microRNA wins the 2024 physiology Nobel Prize
The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and…
50 years ago, satellites threatened astronomers’ view of the cosmos
Satellites hampering radio astronomy — Science News, October 5, 1974 In the past, the satellites…
Readers discuss the psychedelic psilocybin, frogs and UFOs
In control A high dose of the psychedelic psilocybin temporarily dissolves brain networks, Laura Sanders…
Embracing the collective nature of science
Nancy Shute is editor in chief of Science News Media Group. Previously, she was an…
A transatlantic flight may turn Saharan dust into a key ocean nutrient
As dust from the Sahara blows thousands of kilometers across the Atlantic Ocean, it becomes…
Some tadpoles don’t poop for weeks. That keeps their pools clean
Some tadpoles don’t poop for the first weeks of their lives. At least, that’s the…
Barnard’s star has at least one planet orbiting it after all
A red dwarf star known as Barnard’s star, which lies a mere six light-years from…