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In chimpanzees, peeing is contagious

By Science News | Gennaro Tomma | 1/20/2025 11:00 AM

The first study of copycat urination in an animal documents how one chimpanzee peeing prompts others to follow suit. Now researchers are exploring why. ... Read full Story

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Hand-feeding squirrels accidentally changed their skulls

By Science News | Bethany Brookshire | 1/14/2025 7:01 PM

When fed peanuts, red squirrels in Britain developed weaker bites — showing that food supplements to threatened animals could have unintended side effects. ... Read full Story

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More new geckos have been found hiding in Southeast Asia’s limestone towers

By Science News | Stefan Lovgren | 1/8/2025 11:00 AM

Nearly 200 new gecko species found in living in karst landscapes reveal the rugged regions as dynamic areas of speciation. ... Read full Story

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Poop is on the menu for a surprising number of animals

By Science News | Susan Milius | 1/8/2025 9:00 AM

A new tally finds dozens of species giving food a second go-round, from babies boosting their microbiomes to adults seeking easier-to-access nutrition. ... Read full Story

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‘Forever chemicals’ are causing health problems in some wildlife

By Science News | Danielle Beurteaux | 1/7/2025 9:00 AM

Deformed scales in hatchlings and biomarkers indicative of disease progression are two health impacts on turtles at PFAS-polluted sites in Australia. ... Read full Story

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Velvet ants have the Swiss Army knife of venoms

By Science News | Amanda Heidt | 1/6/2025 11:00 AM

A velvet ant bite like “hot oil from the deep fryer” delivers an array of peptides that inflicts pain on insects and mammals alike. ... Read full Story

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American burying beetles are making a comeback in Nebraska

By Science News | Brianna Randall | 12/31/2024 9:15 AM

Thanks to decades of conservation to restore private grasslands, numbers of the threatened insect are on the rise in the Loess Canyons. ... Read full Story

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Dogs team up with AI to sniff out cancer

By Science News | Meghan Rosen | 12/23/2024 10:30 AM

Scientists paired Labrador retrievers with an AI model in a new screening test for breast, lung, colorectal or prostate cancer. ... Read full Story

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These are the 5 most popular Science News stories of 2024

By Science News | Science News Staff | 12/20/2024 1:00 PM

Science News drew millions of visitors to our website this year. Here’s a recap of the most-read and most-watched news stories of 2024. ... Read full Story

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These are our favorite animal stories of 2024

By Science News | Darren Incorvaia | 12/18/2024 9:00 AM

Pigeons that do somersaults, snakes that fake death with extra flair and surprised canines are among the organisms that enthralled the Science News staff. ... Read full Story

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Sheep earwax can record a dangerous diet

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 12/17/2024 9:00 AM

Sheep that eat death camas plants record the toxic meal in their earwax, a goopy health data repository that researchers are increasingly exploring. ... Read full Story

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The screams of thirsty plants may prompt some moths to lay eggs elsewhere

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 12/11/2024 9:00 AM

Female moths may pick up on the ultrasonic wailing of distressed plants and opt to lay their eggs on different, healthier plants. ... Read full Story

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Climate stress may undermine male spiders’ romantic gift giving

By Science News | Susan Milius | 12/5/2024 9:00 AM

Even spider love lives show an effect of climate uncertainty: Stressed males may offer a bit of silk-wrapped junk rather than a tasty insect treat. ... Read full Story

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New videos reveal the hidden lives of Andean bears

By Science News | Sophie Hartley | 12/4/2024 8:00 AM

The footage give clues to the range of plants the bears eat and how they mate, information important for conservation. ... Read full Story

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Ethiopian wolves are the first large carnivores found to slurp nectar

By Science News | Erin Garcia de Jesús | 12/3/2024 9:00 AM

Wolves from three different packs were seen licking red hot poker flowers. That sweet tooth could make them the first known large predator pollinators. ... Read full Story

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Giant hornets have been sighted in Europe for the first time

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 12/2/2024 8:00 AM

Four southern giant hornets have turned up in Spain. Similar stingers, known for honeybee attacks, had the Pacific Northwest on edge a few years ago. ... Read full Story

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Videos capture orcas’ tricks for taking down the largest fish on Earth

By Science News | Susan Milius | 11/29/2024 12:00 AM

Citizen science videos document for the first time how orcas coordinate an attack against whale sharks. ... Read full Story

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This ‘hidden figure’ of entomology fought for civil rights

By Science News | Susan Milius | 11/27/2024 8:00 AM

Margaret S. Collins, the first Black American female entomologist to earn a Ph.D., overcame sexism and racism to become a termite expert. ... Read full Story

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For adult chimps, playing may be more important than previously thought

By Science News | Gennaro Tomma | 11/21/2024 11:00 AM

A multiyear study of dozens of wild, adult chimps suggests that play helps reduce tension and boost cooperation among individuals. ... Read full Story

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Clams use fiber optics to channel sunlight to symbiotic algae

By Science News | Elie Dolgin | 11/19/2024 11:00 AM

Mineral crystals in heart cockles’ shells protect symbiotic algae from ultraviolet rays and could lead to innovations in internet infrastructure. ... Read full Story

auto

Video: Hyundai Is Giving EV Owners Plenty Of Charging Options

by carbuzz.com | Jan 21 2025

basketball

How to watch Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jan 21 2025

exercise

Want To Live Longer? Try Weekend-Only Exercise, Says New Study

by thehealthy.com | Sep 21 2024

golf

Golf’s Highs and Lows in 2024

by NY Times | Dec 13 2024

health

Trump Orders US to Withdraw from WHO. How It Could Impact Public Health

by Healthline.com | Jan 21 2025

mental

How a Person with Bipolar Disorder Thinks, an Expert Doctor Explains

by thehealthy.com | Jan 15 2025

metro

Adams’ ex-aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin brags to investigators that NYC Department of Correction will ‘take care of her’: ‘I’ve been good to them’

by New York Post | Jan 21 2025

music

Central Cee Unveils Track List for Debut Album ‘Can’t Rush Greatness,’ Featuring Collabs With Dave, Skepta, Young Miko & More

by Billboard | Jan 21 2025

new_jersey

Inauguration Day in pictures: Outside the inner circle

by NJ Spotlight | Jan 21 2025

nutrition

6 Best Vitamins & Supplements for Your Immune System, According to Experts

by thehealthy.com | Dec 04 2024

odd_fun

Watch: British choir with average age of 94 named world's oldest

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 21 2025

opinion

Gov. Hochul’s $252B spendapalooza is meant to get her reelected — at YOUR expense

by New York Post | Jan 21 2025

real_estate

Americans flocked to this southern US state in droves in 2024

by NY Post | Jan 21 2025

technology

Netflix’s latest price hike: Well, this is a first

by PCWorld | Jan 21 2025

wellness

8 Self-Care Strategies for Alzheimer’s Caregivers From Caregivers Themselves

by Self.com | Jan 21 2025

Word of the Day

gourmand

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 21, 2025 is:

gourmand • \GOOR-mahnd\ • noun

A gourmand is a person who loves and appreciates good food and drink. Gourmand can also refer to someone who enjoys eating and drinking to excess.

// He was a gourmand who retired to New Orleans to live close to the cuisine he loved best.

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Examples:

"... the deck sports a dining area with a barbecue and pizza oven for gourmands." — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2023

Did you know?

When gourmand first appeared in English texts in the 15th century, it was no compliment: gourmand was a synonym of glutton that was reserved for a greedy eater who consumed well past the point of satiation. The word’s negative connotation mostly remained until English speakers borrowed the similar-sounding (and much more positive) gourmet from French in the 17th century to describe a connoisseur of food and drink. Since then, while the original, unflattering sense of gourmand has remained, it has picked up an additional, softer sense referring to someone who appreciates, and has a hearty appetite for, the pleasures of the table. More recently, gourmand has expanded beyond cuisine and into the world of perfumery: fragrances that evoke edible pleasures are called "gourmands."

In chimpanzees, peeing is contagious

Hand-feeding squirrels accidentally changed their skulls

More new geckos have been found hiding in Southeast Asia’s limestone towers

Poop is on the menu for a surprising number of animals

‘Forever chemicals’ are causing health problems in some wildlife

Velvet ants have the Swiss Army knife of venoms

American burying beetles are making a comeback in Nebraska

Dogs team up with AI to sniff out cancer

These are the 5 most popular Science News stories of 2024

These are our favorite animal stories of 2024

Sheep earwax can record a dangerous diet

The screams of thirsty plants may prompt some moths to lay eggs elsewhere

Climate stress may undermine male spiders’ romantic gift giving

New videos reveal the hidden lives of Andean bears

Ethiopian wolves are the first large carnivores found to slurp nectar

Giant hornets have been sighted in Europe for the first time

Videos capture orcas’ tricks for taking down the largest fish on Earth

This ‘hidden figure’ of entomology fought for civil rights

For adult chimps, playing may be more important than previously thought

Clams use fiber optics to channel sunlight to symbiotic algae

Video: Hyundai Is Giving EV Owners Plenty Of Charging Options

How to watch Brooklyn Nets vs. New York Knicks: NBA live stream info, TV channel, start time, game odds

Want To Live Longer? Try Weekend-Only Exercise, Says New Study

Golf’s Highs and Lows in 2024

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Central Cee Unveils Track List for Debut Album ‘Can’t Rush Greatness,’ Featuring Collabs With Dave, Skepta, Young Miko & More

Inauguration Day in pictures: Outside the inner circle

6 Best Vitamins & Supplements for Your Immune System, According to Experts

Watch: British choir with average age of 94 named world's oldest

Gov. Hochul’s $252B spendapalooza is meant to get her reelected — at YOUR expense

Americans flocked to this southern US state in droves in 2024

Netflix’s latest price hike: Well, this is a first

8 Self-Care Strategies for Alzheimer’s Caregivers From Caregivers Themselves

Word of the Day

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