Birding has boomed in recent years, with trails, apps, and hobby groups catering to every level of enthusiasm—from fledgling ...

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Scientists in Sweden have created a revolutionary new form of “electronic paper” that could change the way we interact with ...

People with advanced lung or skin cancer who were taking certain immunotherapy drugs lived substantially longer if they also ...

Plus week 2 of Twin Cities Film Fest and last call for Sever's corn maze and “ALEBRIJES: Keepers of the Island.” ...

More than 7.2 million Americans age 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. With the prevalence projected to nearly double by 2060, the need for effective treatments and ...

With the right tools and skills, a simple cup of coffee can be transformed into a frothy canvas. In today’s Instagrammable world, latte art can turn a boring cup of espresso into floating artwork, ...

First-year flu, “Metcough,” “Keeney Cough” — it’s called a number of names, but they all signal one thing: Illness is in the air. About 35% of all college students in the United States were reported ...

A deeper reach into human history is now possible, thanks to a growing body of archaeological data collected using advanced technologies and patient scholarly detective work accumulated across recent ...

The butterfly effect is in full force. A simple flap of wings in one part of the world can set off chain reactions that reverberate across continents. And in today’s globally connected supply chains, ...

LEIPZIG, Germany — Scientists studying zoo animals have uncovered something unexpected: even when males live in safe, controlled environments with abundant food, no predators, and excellent medical ...

The researchers captured "microlightning" as they bubbled methane and air through water. Screenshot via Xia, Yu et al., PNAS, 2025 For centuries, stories about will-o’-the-wisps have captured the ...