An endangered sea turtle named Lucky washed up in Nova Scotia last year. Scientists are trying to solve the mystery of why ...

Last year, Taylor Stanberry caught 60 Burmese pythons with her bare hands—a state record. But this self-taught hunter says she doesn't enjoy killing the snakes, she just knows it's a necessity. Taylor ...

High schooler Evan Budz's award-winning invention can identify coral bleaching, invasive species, and microplastics without disturbing marine ecosystems. By Laura Kiniry Published May 12, 2026 9:01 AM ...

Think about someone you’d call a friend. What’s it like when you’re with them? Do you feel connected? Like the two of you are in sync? In today’s story, we’ll meet two friends who have always been in ...

A.O. Scott ponders the specific gravity and unlikely grace of Kay Ryan’s “Turtle.” And we have a game to help you memorize it. Isabella Cotier By A.O. Scott You can hear a reading of this poem, and ...

During the director’s commentary for Monty Python And The Holy Grail, co-director Terry Gilliam offers a fascinating insight into the creative differences between himself and the film’s other director ...

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A new gene therapy can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves ...

One woman’s surprise visitor was enough to send the average person into hissterics. An Australian woman got quite the serpentine surprise when opening her garage door in a heart-stopping moment caught ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...