Teenagers are some of the most sleep-deprived people in the U.S. On average, teens do not get enough sleep, and...

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In the late 19th century, the rise of natural history museums and their increasing popularity as a means to acquaint...

Modern birds evolved from dinosaurs, but it’s not clear how well birds’ ancient dino ancestors could fly (SN: 10/28/16). Now,...

Military interest in balloon surveillance had been increasing even before a Chinese-launched balloon wandered across the continental US Technology 11...

For the second time in two months, a Russian spacecraft docked with the International Space Station (ISS) has sprung a...

Astronomers have discovered an entirely new ring system within the solar system, and it's located at such a great distance from...

In my reporting for Discover, I regularly see studies that rely on laboratory rats to answer a variety of questions. One study, for...

When you swallow a pill, only a fraction of the drug ends up where it’s needed. Active compounds diffuse across...

Forget screwdrivers or drills. A stick and a straw make for a great cockatoo tool kit. Some Goffin’s cockatoos (Cacatua...