Science

Green Impact Tectonic research finds that Earth has six continents not seven

New research argues Europe and North America may still be linked; Iceland and a proto-microcontinent offer clues.

Discoveries Why shiny flowers are rare: bee vision reveals a hidden visual trade-off Rebecca Shavit

Health New ‘glue sniffer’ sensor lets scientists watch brain cells talk in real time Joshua Shavit

Space Runaway stars within the Milky Way may reveal dark matter’s hidden structure Joseph Shavit

Health Scientists may have discovered a usable source of electrical power within cells Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Greenland sharks reveal that extreme longevity does not have to mean failing vision Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Green Impact Smarter farming could pull billions of tons of carbon from the air Rebecca Shavit

Health The brain’s cerebellum may ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms Joshua Shavit

Innovations Introducing the world’s first production motorcycle powered by solid-state batteries Shy Cohen

Space Scientists produce the longest continuous series of images for a single active solar region Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Did an exploding comet end the age of the wooly mammoths? New evidence says yes Joshua Shavit

Health Gen Z is turning away from alcohol in Australia — could bring lasting public health benefits Rebecca Shavit

Innovations Smarter tomato-picking robots learn to judge each fruit before harvest Joshua Shavit

Space Long-suspected companion star finally confirmed around Betelgeuse Joseph Shavit

Health New cellular discovery may explain how Alzheimer’s disease spreads through the brain Mac Oliveau

Discoveries Early medieval England was shaped by centuries of migration Joshua Shavit

Health Nail-biting, procrastination, self-harming: The evolutionary origins of bad habits Mac Oliveau