Artemis II’s crew went farther from humanity than anyone has been before. Here’s how one scientist determined whom, specifically, they were farthest from
Effect of antiamyloid Alzheimer’s drugs ‘absent or trivial,’ Cochrane review finds
These drugs were hailed by proponents as breakthroughs in the fight to treat Alzheimer’s disease, but a new independent review finds they make “no meaningful difference”
The Trump administration is looking to experts to weigh in on peptides
Peptide-based substances are largely unproven and risky, experts say, but they’re gaining popularity among influencers and athletes—and the U.S. secretary of health
When a naked mole rat queen dies, that usually means war—but not for this colony
When their queen dies, naked mole rat females usually wage bloody battles of succession. But peace may be possible, a new study suggests
NASA needs nuclear power for its moon base. Here’s the White House plan to get it
If the U.S. is ever to set up a permanent outpost on the moon, it will need nuclear power. The White House just released a road map to get it as soon as 2028
Why do older people have fewer seasonal allergies?
Do declining immune systems explain the trend, or is something else going on? Experts explain
250-million-year-old fossil proves mammal ancestors laid eggs
Laying eggs may have helped mammal ancestors thrive after Earth’s worst mass extinction
A face-swapping illusion can unlock childhood memories
By making people feel as if they inhabit a younger version of their own face, researchers can bring childhood memories into sharper focus
30 years of Pokémon—how the Japanese franchise mirrors real-world science
As Pokémon turns 30, we take a look at how the beloved Japanese kids’ franchise was inspired by—and has shaped—real-world science
Sperm whales may make their own vowel sounds, similar to human language
Sperm whales, which make clicking sounds to communicate, use different “vowels” in ways similar to human speech