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Science X / How do you CT scan a 400‑pound crocodile? One surprising finding may change his care
At 61 years old, Bill had started showing changes to his health—decreased appetite, weight loss, and abdominal bloating. But his blood work was normal, leaving the cause of his symptoms unknown. The next step was clear: Bill ...
Science X / Plato aces space-like tests, keeping hunt for Earth-like worlds on track
The European Space Agency Plato mission has successfully completed a series of tough tests under space-like conditions. With this accomplishment, the spacecraft is on track to lift off in early 2027 and begin its search for ...
Science X / As extreme heat tightens its grip, farms and food security face a punishing new reality
The frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events have risen sharply over the past half century, and the risks to agrifood systems and ecosystems are set to soar in the future, according to "Extreme heat and agriculture," ...
Science X / The real social media danger isn't where kids log in—it's who quietly controls what holds their attention
Imagine walking into a library. You see shelves labeled "Literature on how to commit acts of terror—both for the far right and the far left." This would, of course, never happen in the real world. Libraries are subject to ...
Science X / They lost weight and did everything right, but one group still faces type 2 diabetes years later
A healthy diet, weight loss, and increased physical activity can effectively prevent type 2 diabetes. However, not all individuals at elevated diabetes risk benefit equally from lifestyle interventions. People classified ...
Science X / These everyday foods are quietly changing what former smokers feel in their lungs
Consuming legumes and soy-based foods may help improve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by reducing inflammation and irritation, according to a new study published in the March 2026 issue of Chronic ...
Science X / These ants can strip cocoa bare, but one farm tree changes the whole battle
Cocoa cultivation in so-called agroforestry systems is widespread in the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. There, cocoa plants grow alongside other trees in the same area. The problem is that leaf cutter ants also like to build ...
Science X / From public kissing to talking during movies, a simple formula predicts moral norms across cultures
People living in different countries and societies worldwide can have very different views on what behaviors are acceptable. In the field of sociology, these population-level judgments are broadly referred to as moral and ...
Science X / Kakapel rock art traces millennia of painters in Kenya
A recent study published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa presents the first millimeter-accurate recording of the paintings at Kakapel rock shelter in Kenya, linking the layers of rock art painted over thousands ...
