Science News Explores

Just how wet these lands are varies a lot — from seasonally soaked to permanently flooded.

Fake, AI-generated citations have begun disqualifying major science-fair projects. Such ‘ghost’ references even haunt research journals.

Computers handle complex problems through a series of very simple answers, such yes or no, on or off — and most often, one or zero.

Kids with math learning disabilities process number symbols differently than numbers shown as dots.

Research has long focused on understanding negative emotions like fear in animals. Now they’re trying to measure positive feelings like joy. It’s a challenge.

Weather data have helped estimate the density of flying insects in U.S. skies. That could help track climate change’s impact on insects.

It snaps into regular undies to measure releases of hydrogen gas. Rates vary widely, but 32 farts a day seems about average, early data suggest.

A teen’s software could help guard AI that handles sensitive data against sneaky “prompt injection attacks.”

Some branches of physics hint that our universe is just one of many in a vast “multiverse.”

Light pollution in North American cities seems to be tricking plants into releasing pollen for longer periods each year.

You and all other living things descended from a single organism — our great-grand-germ. Scientists are studying modern genes to learn more about this very distant ancestor.

Surviving Hurricane Katrina inspired Elliott White Jr.’s scientific journey to studying how humans and climate change impact wetlands.

In short bursts, this hormone can help you face your fears. But in the long run, too much of it can be unhealthy.

A collapsed structure, which turned up in 30-year-old radar data from Venus, may be one of many underground caves.

This adaptable tech can help with everything from engineering medical microbes to preserving endangered species.

People are increasingly using AI auto-complete features when writing. Those tools may change how we think — even without our knowing.

Veronika the cow scratches hard-to-reach body parts using a brush. This feat is forcing scientists to rethink which animals can use tools.

New U.S. dietary guidelines promote eating full-fat dairy and meats. But health experts say nuts and seed oils are better sources of the two crucial fats we need.

Solid at room temp, the natural trans fat conjugated linoleic acid resembles saturated fats — except that it appears good for the body in many ways.