Prosthetic hand mimics human touch Engineers at Johns Hopkins University developed a prosthetic hand that mimics human touch by blending soft and rigid [...]

Scientists learn more about polar bear cubs' secret lives (Johnny Johnson/Getty Images) Polar bear cubs weigh a little over a pound when they [...]

Narwhals use tusks to catch prey, explore their surroundings (CoreyFord/Getty Images) Narwhals use their tusks for foraging, exploring and playing, in addition to [...]

Whale songs reveal clues about ocean food availability (Vincent Pommeyrol/Getty Images) Researchers have found that the songs of baleen whales, including humpbacks, can [...]

Research uncovers brain's rewarding response to sugar (SimpleImages/Getty Images) Research published in Science shows that sugar consumption triggers a rewarding response in the [...]

Some mice attempt to help others with "first aid" Researchers have discovered that mice exhibit "first aid" behaviors, attempting to revive unconscious companions [...]

Wild fish identify human divers based on gear colors A study published in Biology Letters reveals that wild fish, particularly sea bream, can [...]

Sea turtles change nesting habits due to climate change (James R.D. Scott/Getty Images) Sea turtles, including green and loggerhead species, are adapting to [...]

Study links ultra-processed foods to lower teen grades (Alexander Spatari/Getty Images) A study of 788 adolescents aged 12 to 17 has found that [...]

Study finds Earth's inner core changes shape, rotation Earth's inner core is undergoing changes in both rotation speed and shape, according to a [...]