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Mangrove leaf slug: The solar-powered mollusk that gobbles...
This frilly slug lives in the mangroves of southeastern Asia and Australia, lounging in shallow pools of water and scraping up algae...
Mercury is still shrinking after billions of years, and...
The smallest planet in our solar system is getting smaller as heat escapes its core and fresh cracks open on its surface, new research...
Why do so many baby animals have spots?
Youngsters often hunker down to hide from predators, and spots can provide excellent camouflage.
9,500-year-old baskets and 6,200-year-old shoes discovered...
Radiocarbon dating of woven baskets and sandals found in a cave in Spain make them the oldest artifacts of their kind found in southern...
Ozempic-like meds linked to higher risk of pancreatitis,...
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic come with a higher risk of severe GI issues than a different common weight-loss drug does.
Astronomers want you to watch the Oct. 14 'ring of fire'...
You can't stare at the sun, so how do you watch an eclipse? By reflecting it off of a disco ball, a team of astronomers suggests.
Orcas are harassing and playing with baby porpoises in...
Scientists may have finally figured out why a population of orcas in the Salish Sea have been tossing porpoises around and taking...
Why do freckles come out in the sun?
Freckles can reappear or become darker after sun exposure and then fade in less-sunny seasons.
