Author: Scientific American

By making people feel as if they inhabit a younger version of their own face, researchers can bring childhood memories into sharper focus

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, which make clicking sounds to communicate, use different “vowels” in ways similar to human speech

After attempts at relocation and sterilization have failed, invasive hippos introduced by the infamous drug lord will be culled, the country announced

In 2027’s Artemis III mission, the space agency aims to test two challengers, SpaceX or Blue Origin, for a lunar landing mission

Summer is here—in April? Many East Coast states will see unusually hot days this week

The whopping bee aggregation is one of the largest and oldest ever recorded, according to a new study

The Pokémon franchise, including its recent game Pokémon Pokopia, is inspired by real animals and their ecology. It’s no surprise that so many scientists love to try and “catch ’em all”

Immune system overreactions may be the true culprit of cardiac illness—and lifesaving drugs can calm them down

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