- A 2011 earthquake bounced a seismic wave off Earth’s core, nudging Japan eastby Katherine Kornei on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm
The wave's round trip to Earth's core set off a fault slip along Japan's plate boundaries, revealing a seismic hazard scientists hadn't recognized.
- A textbook assumption about early land vertebrates may be wrongby Jay Bennett on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Three species that lived about 308 million years ago challenge the idea that the first land vertebrates underwent amphibian-like metamorphosis.
- The truth about brain rot, according to scienceby Kathryn Hulick on June 18, 2026 at 1:00 pm
Emerging research suggests overusing digital devices can be harmful, especially to mental health. But does being overly online truly rot our brains?
- A deadly fungus that can infect cats and people is spreadingby Tina Hesman Saey on June 17, 2026 at 7:00 pm
It’s just a matter of time before Sporothrix brasiliensis reaches the U.S. a CDC expert says.
- A ‘Super El Niño’ may be on the way. What does that mean?by Carolyn Gramling on June 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Past super El Niños have brought bad flooding, deadly fires and disease outbreaks. Climate experts already expect “shockingly high” temps this winter.




