News

  1. Animals

    Dolphins’ open-mouth behaviors during play are like smiles, a study claims

    Experts urge caution in calling bottlenosed dolphins’ gesture a humanlike “smile,” but agree it seems to be important for how the animals communicate.

    By Gennaro Tomma
  2. Animals

    Coyotes have the face muscles for that ‘sad-puppy’ look

    The ability to make heart-melting stares may not be the fruit of dog domestication if their still-wild cousins have the power to do it too.

    By Susan Milius
  3. Climate

    Why Hurricane Helene was so devastating

    The tempest caused record-breaking storm surge on the coast and widespread and deadly flooding and debris flows in the Appalachian Mountains.

    By Nikk Ogasa
  4. Animals

    Bird nests made with a toxic fungus seem to fend off attacking ants

    Two species of birds in Costa Rica build nests in trees defended by ants.