This bat fossil could fill in a piece of the evolutionary puzzle
Two 52 million-year-old bat skeletons discovered in an ancient lake bed in Wyoming are the oldest bat fossils ever found — and they reveal a
US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds
The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.
Ancient DNA uncovers paratyphoid and relapsing fever among Napoleonic troops
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have genetically analyzed the remains of former soldiers who retreated from Russia in 1812.
Eliminating cockroaches drastically reduces household allergens and endotoxins
Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels temperature has remained an elusive mystery.
Conservative analyst slams “hogwash” claim Trump can’t be a dictator because he won the election
A conservative analyst eviscerated MAGA supporters for saying it’s not possible for Tweety McTreason to act like a king because he was voted into office.
Tropical storm Melissa drops torrential rain on Caribbean as it nears hurricane strength
Tropical storm Melissa neared hurricane strength Saturday and was expected to rapidly intensify this weekend, as forecasters warned of massive rainfall and life-threatening flooding and
‘I screamed out of excitement’: 2,700-year-old cuneiform text found near Temple Mount — and it reveals the Kingdom of Judah had a late payment to the Assyrians
A newfound pottery sherd has cuneiform text from the Assyrian Empire asking the Kingdom of Judah about a late tribute payment.
COVID-19 mRNA vaccines can trigger the immune system to recognize and kill cancer, research finds
The researchers found that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines could potentially help patients whose tumors don’t respond well to traditional immunotherapy.
Science news this week: Comets light up the skies and race toward the sun, our galaxy’s mysterious glow is explained, and scientists tell us why time moves faster as we age
Oct. 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
New database transforms evidence-based care for children with lower respiratory tract infections
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) remain the most common illnesses in children, accounting for up to two-thirds of pediatric outpatient and inpatient cases in China.
Leveraging the power of T cells for more effective and durable cancer immunotherapies
T cells play central roles in the adaptive immune response against cancer. Their functional inactivation is a primary driver of tumor progression, making the reactivation
Study reveals how brain activity, energy use, and blood flow interact during sleep
Findings from Mass General Brigham investigators highlight the intricate interplay of diverse physiological processes as the brain shifts from wakefulness to sleep.
Tylenol and Autism
Earlier this year, HHS secretary RFK Jr. predicted that, “By September, we will know what has caused the autism epidemic and we’ll be able to