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Scientists used fiber-optic cables to turn "thunderquakes" into underground maps that could help reveal hidden hazards beneath cities.

Bacteria may build a memory of herbivore attack in the soil and coax new plants to attract wasps to rein in destructive pests.

A sound wave-based therapy commonly used to dislodge kidney stones is gaining traction as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.

Solve the crossword from our September 2026 issue, in which we celebrate some creature features.

The Epstein-Barr virus has taken a huge toll on global health. Understanding how it works could offer ways to combat multiple sclerosis, cancer and more.

A study of 143 piercing tools, from tusks to love darts, finds they trade off piercing ability for durability. And no one shape wins out.

In fall of 2025, the Trump administration touted the drug leucovorin for autism therapy without new evidence. Dispensing of the drug to kids rose.

Scientists are largely clueless about the origins of static electricity. A quirky group of researchers aims to change that.

The thrilling National Geographic series, premiering August 19, follows Kio from lion cub to king.

The star passes very close to the Milky Way's supermassive black hole and could reveal the black hole's spin by tracking how it warps the star's orbit.