These are our favorite animal stories of 2025

Carly Kay is the Fall 2025 science writing intern at Science News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in science…

Viewpoint: RFK, Jr.’s Denmark vaccine schedule delusion—Why it would be a health disaster in the U.S.

It’s official. CNN confirmed that the Department of Health and Human Services was planning to announce an overhaul of the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule to align it with Denmark’s, which recommends fewer…

Ancient stone labyrinth discovered in India’s Solapur district

Archaeologists have identified what is believed to be India’s largest circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur district, shedding new light on the region’s ancient cultural and trade…

Stone Age rock paintings discovered in Tingvoll

Archaeologists have discovered previously unknown Stone Age rock paintings near Tingvoll municipality, located in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Tingvoll is already recognised as one of Northern Europe’s most significant…

Planet-eating stars hint at Earth’s ultimate fate

This article was originally published at Eos. The publication contributed the article to Space.com’s Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Our sun is about halfway through its life, which means Earth…

Archaeologists find a rare sitella in Cartagena

Archaeologists excavating at the Molinete Archaeological Park in Cartagena have uncovered a heavily charred metal vessel buried beneath the collapsed remains of a building destroyed by fire at the end…

James Cameron’s sci-fi movies ranked, worst to best

As Avatar: Fire and Ash hits cinemas worldwide, we figured now is the perfect time to step back and take a look at director James Cameron’s entire sci-fi slate, ranking…

Guilt and Shame Shape Behavior Through Separate Brain Pathways

Summary: Guilt and shame arise from different cognitive triggers and rely on distinct neural systems to guide compensatory behavior. Using a controlled game that manipulated both harm and responsibility, researchers…

Emotional Stress Triggers Instant Arousal From Deep Sleep

Summary: A new study uncovers a precise brain pathway that rapidly converts emotional stress into sudden wakefulness during NREM sleep. Researchers found that GABAergic neurons in the BNST activate glutamatergic…

Save serious money with these last-minute camera and lens deals

Christmas is nearly upon us, but there’s still time to grab some last minute deals on the best cameras and best camera lenses, whether you’re hunting for a gift for…