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Fiddler Crabs Unleash Special Vibrations to Attract Mates—And Deter Foes
Social context shapes how fiddler crabs communicate by vibrating the ground underneath their burrows
New Image of Our Galaxy’s Biggest Black Hole Previews What’s Next for Globe-Spanning Telescope
As the Event Horizon Telescope pursues ambitious upgrades, the project’s latest results reveal the magnetic fields around our galaxy’s supermassive black hole
Guilt-Tripping for the Public Good Often Achieves Its Intended Result
The emerging science of laying guilt through public messaging can help safeguard the planet and improve health behaviors
Locs Represent Resistance for Black People in the U.S. That’s Why They Are under Fire
In cultures hostile to African hairstyles, so-called dreadlocks have long been a countercultural symbol for those who stand in opposition to oppressive ideals
Venomous Snakes Are Spreading because of Climate Change
Deadly bites could surge as venomous snakes migrate into unprepared countries as the climate changes
COVID, Flu and RSV Vaccines Are Lifesavers. Why Aren’t More Older Adults Getting Them?
We need to do more to ensure older adults—including those living in long-term care facilities—are up to date on recommended vaccines
An ICU Nurse Explains the Vital Role of Family Caregivers in Loved Ones' Health
Family caregivers provide critical support and familiarity to patients, but can also experience burnout
How Parents Can Heal Rifts with Their Adult Children
Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly
8 Ways to Protect Wildlife Near Your Home
However much outdoor space you have, here’s how to use it for conservation
Colon Cancer Linked to Mouth Bacteria
Genomic research of Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from colon cancer tumors may help researchers develop future screening tests and cancer vaccines
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?
At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of extraterrestrial life
AI Recruiters Have Joined the Job Search. Who Are They Helping?
Small start-ups and big professional platforms are using AI to find and recruit new hires—but these tools can reinforce bias
Where Is Planet Nine? Its Hiding Places Are Running Out
The search for a mysterious planetary body beyond Neptune has narrowed down its possible location—if it exists at all
Do Sperm Whales Have Culture?
As hard as it is to study these denizens of the deep, researchers have found some intriguing evidence to support the idea that “sperm whale culture” exists.