Pacific lamprey: The jawless fish that survived 4 mass extinctions and sucks prey dry of blood and body fluids
Lampreys belong to an ancient group of fish called Agnatha that evolved 450 million years ago, predating both dinosaurs and trees.
Health
At-home DNA tests predict how you'll respond to drugs — but how well do they work?
Pharmacogenomic, or PGx, tests predict how your genes might affect your response to medications. But they have their limitations.
Animals
World's oldest aquarium fish 'Methuselah' could be decades older than we originally thought, DNA clock reveals
A new study has found that the famous Australian lungfish Methuselah, who first arrived in the U.S. in 1938, could be up to 101 years old.
Human Behavior
How wealthy UFO fans helped fuel fringe beliefs
There is a long U.S. legacy of plutocrat-funded pseudoscience. Congress just embraced it.
Physics & Mathematics
Our entire galaxy is warping, and a gigantic blob of dark matter could be to blame
An invisible halo of misaligned dark matter could explain the warps at the Milky Way's edges.
Chemistry
Used coffee grounds make concrete 30% stronger
Used coffee grounds that are heat treated increase the compression strength of concrete.
Tech
Save $100 on the world-class Garmin Enduro 2 running watch at Amazon
Deal The Garmin Enduro 2 adventure watch has been reduced by $100 at Amazon, perfect if you're looking for masses of features and super-long battery life.
