‘Kraken’ fossils show enormous, intelligent octopuses were top predators in Cretaceous seas
Fossil jaws from colossal octopuses place them at the top of a prehistoric marine food chain
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How do earthquakes end? A seismic ‘stop sign’ could help predict earthquake risk
When an earthquake rupturing along a fault hits a barrier, it creates a seismic signature called the “stopping phase.” Scientists have isolated this and could use it to better predict earthquake risk
Wildfire ‘red flag’ warnings in effect for large chunk of the U.S. Here’s what to know
These wildfire warnings are in place up and down the country, from Texas to North Dakota and Minnesota
Catching a cold can delay cancer from spreading to the lungs
The lungs are one of the most common places for cancers to spread to from elsewhere in the body CAVALLINI JAMES/BSIP/Universal Images Group/Getty Images Respiratory infections seem to temporarily reduce the spread of cancer to the lungs from elsewhere in the body. Infecting mice with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – which causes cold-like symptoms and … Read more
Trump administration officially reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as Schedule III
The Trump administration said this move, which does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under federal law, is just the start of a process to reclassify the drug more broadly
U.S. scientists solve the mystery of a golden orb discovered in the deep sea. Here’s what it really is
This enigmatic orb has undergone extensive examination and DNA testing, enabling scientists to reveal its true origins
Camera Traps Reveal Iberian Lynxes Soaking Their Prey, a First-Ever Discovery Among Carnivores
Scientists speculate that the wild cats are trying to improve hydration or ease their cubs’ transition to solid food. The finding points to resilience in one of the world’s most endangered…
98 per cent of meat and dairy sustainability pledges are greenwashing
The dairy industry’s green claims are under scrutiny Witthaya/Getty Images The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are flooding the public with promises to tackle global warming, but almost all are greenwashing, a new analysis claims. Animal agriculture is a major driver of climate change, responsible for at least 16.5 per cent of all global … Read more
