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
Colombia will euthanize Pablo Escobar’s invasive ‘cocaine hippos’
After attempts at relocation and sterilization have failed, invasive hippos introduced by the infamous drug lord will be culled, the country announced
NASA’s Artemis III will pit SpaceX against Blue Origin
In 2027’s Artemis III mission, the space agency aims to test two challengers, SpaceX or Blue Origin, for a lunar landing mission
The East Coast could see blazing hot temperatures this week. Here’s why
Summer is here—in April? Many East Coast states will see unusually hot days this week
Scientists just discovered 5.6 million bees under a New York cemetery
The whopping bee aggregation is one of the largest and oldest ever recorded, according to a new study
The real science of Pokémon
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”
New evidence links heart disease to inflammation—and drugs can stop it
Immune system overreactions may be the true culprit of cardiac illness—and lifesaving drugs can calm them down
Science crossword: Hot stuff
Play this crossword inspired by the May 2026 issue of Scientific American
