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A New Frog Has Been Discovered in the Cloud Forests of Peru
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (480+ words) The tiny frog has stunning eyes. Published Feb. 10 2026, 9:04 p.m. ET It's always exciting when a new species is discovered. From plants to animals, it's cool to know that there is still so much of this world left unexplored, and that we…...
A Biopharmaceutical Company Is Actually Testing a Weight Loss Drug for Cats
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (548+ words) The GLP-1 drug study on obese cats is being labeled "MEOW-1". Published Feb. 7 2026, 9:37 a.m. ET It sounds too far-fetched to believe, but it's true, and the study name is pawsitively adorable. What is the scope of this study, how many cats…...
Redditors Discover Snow May Not Melt in the Microwave — Here’s the Fascinating Reason Why
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (507+ words) "Microwave radiation will not 'melt' the ice by vibrating the crystal." Published Feb. 6 2026, 9:36 a.m. ET Snow falling to the ground can be mesmerizing for many. Inevitably, humans with too much time on their hands have included snow in science projects, manipulating…...
See the Mesmerizing Footage of a Rare Giant Phantom Jellyfish
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (566+ words) These creatures can grow up to 10 feet long. Published Feb. 5 2026, 3:38 p.m. ET Researchers are thrilled after catching footage of a Stygiomedusa gigantea, which is also known as a Giant Phantom Jellyfish. The rare creature was spotted off the coast of Argentina…...
Sustainability Isn’t a Trend — It’s an Optimization Mindset
1+ week, 4+ day ago (877+ words) Published Jan. 30 2026, 2:57 p.m. ET When most people think about sustainability, they picture physical choices like food, packaging, or transportation. Rarely do websites, digital advertising, or the infrastructure behind the internet enter the conversation. For Vishwas, Founder and Sustainable Growth Strategist at…...
Hear a Weird Popping Noise During the Winter? It Could Be a Tree "Exploding”
2+ week, 1+ day ago (556+ words) Some have compared the noise to gunshots. Published Jan. 26 2026, 4:19 p.m. ET When super cold weather moves in, we learn about new weather phenomena. Things like bomb cyclone and polar vortex quickly become part of our vocabulary, and we find new and…...
NASA Announces the Retirement of Once Stranded Astronaut Suni Williams
2+ week, 6+ day ago (587+ words) Williams went on three missions to the International Space Station. Published Jan. 21 2026, 1:58 p.m. ET The legendary, record-setting NASA astronaut Suni Williams has officially retired, according to a NASA press release. Williams was famously stranded in space for an extended period of…...
The Giant Panda Has Officially Come off the Endangered List
4+ week, 1+ day ago (546+ words) There are still fewer than 2,000 pandas in the wild. Published Jan. 12 2026, 4:10 p.m. ET There is good news for fans of the giant panda. The iconic Asian bears have officially been given a reprieve, as the organization that tracks endangered species moves…...
Prepare for Launch: Here’s What We Know About NASA's Upcoming Artemis II Moon Mission
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (510+ words) The 10-day mission will launch no later than April 2026. Published Jan. 7 2026, 3:42 p.m. ET Buckle your seatbelts, as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared exciting news regarding the successor to the groundbreaking Artemis I mission. Indeed, NASA is preparing…...
Fact Check: Do Windmills Really Kill Birds and Bald Eagles?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) "Windmills are killing all our beautiful Bald Eagles!" Published Dec. 31 2025, 2:34 p.m. ET If you've ever seen the tall structures with long blades that dot the landscapes, you may wonder what they are. These devices are called wind turbines and are used…...