First Glimpse of LSD Binding to Brain Cells
The discovery helps explains the drug's long-lasting effects and why microdosing might work.
Extinct Tasmanian Tiger Was Smarter Than We Thought
For the first time, scientists have scanned the brain of a long-extinct animal.
Lawmakers Grill Scott Pruitt, Trump's EPA Pick
The Oklahoman is still likely to be pushed through by the GOP.
Bizarre Ruby Seadragon Filmed in the Wild, a First
Previously only dead specimens had been found.
How Endangered Species May Fare Under Trump
Environmentalists worry about Trump's impact on Earth's flora and fauna.
The Top New Species of 2016
The Illacme tobini millipede has 414 legs and four gonopods—the millipede equivalents of penises.
Hellbender Salamander Rediscovered in Alabama
The animals, also known as devil dogs, mud puppies and snot otters, still face the threat of extinction.
The Top 11 Science and Health Stories of the Year
It was a great year for weed and gravitational waves.
Worms: The $7.5 Billion Industry You Haven't Heard Of
Little marine worms are hugely expensive.
This Spider Turns Itself Into a Leaf
The spider may be able to select leaves with hues similar to its own body for more effective camouflage.
The Best Documentaries of 2016
Our list includes "Weiner," "O.J.: Made in America," "Newtown" and "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week—The Touring Years."
Environmentalists Outraged Over Trump's EPA Nomination
His choice, Scott Pruitt, is an outspoken critic of the agency and a global warming skeptic.
Psilocybin Reduces Anxiety in Cancer Patients
It's too soon to be sure, but the effect of the drug could be permanent.
Dust DNA Reveals all the Bugs in American Homes
Researchers detected DNA from more than 600 different types of arthropods (insects and spiders) as well as material from lobsters.
A Deadly Mutation Plagues 14 Percent of U.S. Dairy Cows
A new test that spots this deadly mutation can save dairy farmers millions.
British Squirrels Are Second Animal to Carry Leprosy
Leprosy was passed from humans to squirrels long ago, and may be passed back again.
The Psychic Animals Predicting The Presidency
These clairvoyant animals have predicted who the next president will be. Might as well call the race now.
Cave Yields One of the World's Most Unusual Creatures
A newly discovered inch-long millipede has more legs than the chorus line at Radio City Music Hall.
Nine Films and Shows to Watch Before the Election
Terrified of Tuesday? Keep yourself occupied with titles like "Broad City," "Bulworth" and "Black Mirror."
Widely Used Pesticides Cause Spider Mite Explosion
Some common insecticides alter plants' genetics, making them more vulnerable to tiny, destructive arachnids.
Texas Fines Whooping Crane Killer, Revokes Guns
There are fewer than 500 whooping cranes left in the wild.
Flesh-Eating Flies Force Officials To Euthanize Deer
More than 10 percent of the fewer than 1,500 remaining animals have been destroyed.
New Technique Allows Scientists to 'Listen' to Proteins
Representing certain properties as musical notes offers insight into protein folding.
Snake Filmed Eating a Vampire Bat, in a First
This is the first documentation of a boa eating a vampire bat.
An Invasive Berry Is Turning Birds' Feathers Red
The change in coloration might impact the way the birds select mates.
Human Life Span May Be Capped Around 115
Some researchers say the work doesn't account for new technologies; others praise it.
How Zika Could Make Its Way North
Some evidence suggests the Zika virus can hitch a ride on other mosquitoes.
Flesh-Eating Screwworms Found in Florida Keys
The insect hadn't been seen in the United States for more than 30 years.
A Quest to Map the Seafloor by 2030
We know the surface of Mars better than we do the seafloor. Scientists plan to change that.
Chromium-6 Found in Water of 200 Million Americans
Hexavalent chromium is known to cause several types of cancer in humans.