Fossil tracks may reveal an ancient elephant nursery

Preserved footprints of newborn pachyderms are roughly the size of a drink coaster.

By taking on poliovirus, Marguerite Vogt transformed the study of all viruses

She pioneered the field of molecular virology with her meticulous lab work and “green thumb” for tissue culture.

Some birds learn to recognize calls while still in their eggs

Prenatal sound perception may be more widespread than previously thought.

How AI can help forecast how much Arctic sea ice will shrink

Trained on sea ice observations and climate simulations, IceNet is 95 percent accurate in forecasting sea ice extent two months in advance.

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Fossils and ancient DNA paint a vibrant picture of human origins

A century ago, it wasn’t obvious where humans got their start. But decades of fossil discoveries, reinforced by genetic studies, have pointed to Africa as our homeland.

A beautiful oak leaf portrait won the 2021 Nikon Small World photography contest

The annual competition showcases otherworldly photos that capture microscopic features of nature and science.

A supernova’s delayed reappearance could pin down how fast the universe expands

“SN Requiem” should reappear in the 2030s and may help determine the Hubble constant.

Potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution

You can lead a cow to a water closet, but can you make it pee there? It turns out that yes, you can.

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