Dr. Joshua Plotnik used insights from elephant behavior to prevent deadly human-wildlife conflicts—until his funding was cut, halting a vital conservation effort.
The final unsolved section of the CIA’s Kryptos sculpture was discovered not through cryptography—but in a box of donated papers at the Smithsonian.
New research reveals juvenile fish in the open ocean are carrying stinging larval anemones as a defense mechanism—a behavior captured by blackwater divers.
Archaeologists confirm a skull fragment found along Indiana’s Whitewater River is over 4,200 years old, shedding light on ancient Indigenous communities in the Midwest.
The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in antibiotic resistance, with 1 in 6 infections worldwide no longer responding to standard treatments.
John Searle, the influential philosopher known for the ‘Chinese Room’ argument against AI consciousness, has died at 93. His career ended in scandal after sexual harassment allegations.
Scientists warn that a major Cascadia earthquake could trigger dangerous shaking along California’s San Andreas Fault, creating a compounded disaster scenario for the West Coast.
A New York Times health reporter reveals the rigorous criteria used to select which scientific studies make it into the news—and which don’t.
The 2025 IUCN Red List reveals sea turtles are rebounding thanks to conservation efforts, while Arctic seals face growing threats from climate-driven sea ice loss.
At the 2025 Bridges Conference, artists and mathematicians merged logic and creativity, showcasing stunning works where math becomes art.