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Critically endangered hammerhead shark found dead on US beach was pregnant with 40 pups
By Harry Baker published
The 14-foot great hammerhead washed ashore on a beach in Alabama. Researchers have since dissected the expectant mother but are unsure exactly what killed her.
In rare cases, COVID-19 infection in pregnancy can cause brain damage to fetuses
By Nicoletta Lanese published
In rare cases, COVID-19 can cause fetal brain damage during pregnancy, a case report suggests.
Naked mole-rats 'never stop having babies.' Now we know why.
By Sascha Pare published
Most female mammals have a finite number of egg cells and become less fertile with age, but naked mole-rats seem to be eternally fertile. Now, researchers think they've cracked how these weird mammals do it.
In which month are the most babies born?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Which of the 12 months has the most births? And why do babies tend to be born at certain times of the year?
Texas woman gives birth to rare set of twins conceived one week apart. How is this possible?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
This phenomenon is called "superfetation."
Why can't babies drink cow's milk?
By Donavyn Coffey published
Milk isn't the same across species. Here's the science of why babies shouldn't drink cow's milk until they're older.
This brain structure may grow too fast in babies who develop autism
By Rachael Rettner published
Those with the fastest rate of growth of the amygdala had the most severe symptoms of autism.
Do babies cry in the womb?
By Jennifer Welsh published
Fetuses show preliminary facial expressions that look like cries starting around 24 to 35 weeks. These facial movements of crying are soundless and too subtle to be felt by the mother.
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