Black Hole at Heart of Milky Way Imaged for First Time
The groundbreaking image shows the gaping maw of our galaxy’s heart. ...read more
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Scientists Are Making Self-Powered Implants to Restore Touch in Nerve Damage Patients
Some trauma patients suffer from a loss of sensation in their hands and feet. Researchers have built a tiny, implantable device with the hopes that it can help bring it back. ...read more
Researchers Try to Understand High Suicide Rate Among Veterinarians
Trauma and stress lead to mental health struggles among veterinarians and the profession is becoming increasingly aware of the issue. ...read more
Baby Elephants Move With Herd Right After Birth
Elephants may have a 22-month gestation period for protection and social benefits. ...read more
Graveyard DNA Reveals 2,000 Years of Tribal Presence in California
Genetic information extracted from 12 ancient people buried in the San Francisco Bay Area is providing new evidence of what the unrecognized Muwekma Ohlone Tribe has known all along. ...read more
5 of the Strangest Looking Flowers
From monkey faces to tiny skulls, the strange shape of flowers has no limits. ...read more
Rarest Fish on Earth: Devils Hole Pupfish
Desert fish evolved to survive warm water temperatures, but climate change is threatening their existence. ...read more
Ready for Summer? Find Fun Science Opportunities For Your Kids
Find in-person and online STEM activities with Science Near Me, thanks to partners like The Connectory. ...read more
Five Neurological Diseases And The People Who Discovered Them
Learn in detail what these neurological diseases are, their symptoms, and how they got their names. ...read more
City of Gold: The Continued Quest for El Dorado
Gold and glory were out there for the taking ... or were they? Scraps of truth may have helped fuel the legend of the fabled city. ...read more