Can GLP-1 drugs treat addiction?
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 drugs could be used to treat addiction disorders, following patient reports of reduced cravings.
What a sperm whale’s birth tells us about whale culture
Ten whales helped a mama sperm whale give birth—giving us a glimpse into whale culture and why animals help each other out.
Can skulls reveal the secret history of dog breeds?
Discover how scientists study ancient skulls to investigate when and where wolves began to transform into the diverse dog breeds we know today.
Harnessing the superpowers of silk
From lassoing prey to designing cutting-edge sensors, both spiders and humans are using silk in astounding ways.
Is Punch the monkey really just like us?
A young macaque at a zoo in Japan has a fan base that can’t get enough of him. Why are we so invested in the social life of one cute monkey?
The secret powers of flowers
Flowers are known for their beauty, but biologist David George Haskell argues they are also critical to the diversity of life as we know it.
Building a digital ant gallery, from the ground up
How a particle accelerator, a robot, high-speed cameras, and 2,000 ants came together to paint a picture of biological diversity.
Slow Breaking News: A Giant Tortoise Revival
With science and good luck, 158 young tortoises were reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos. Plus, an ancient sea turtle stampede.
Is There Science Behind The ‘Nervous System Reset’?
What’s the science behind the much-hyped idea that you can “reset” your nervous system by stimulating the vagus nerve?
The Evolution Of An Enzyme Engineer Who Changed Chemistry
Frances Arnold’s game-changing technique of “directed evolution” creates enzymes with unusual capabilities. Her own evolution made it possible.