Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS safely passes Earth, continues toward Jupiter
Astronomers confirm 3I/ATLAS's latest Earth flyby and map a long, outbound trajectory through the solar system and beyond
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Researchers describe a third personality type: the 'otrovert'
Scientists outline a new category for social behavior—outgoing in one-on-one settings yet feeling lonely in crowds—insisting genetics and environment shape these traits.
Scientists test bite-resistant wetsuits to reduce shark bite damage
Flinders University researchers find four materials lessen damage from white and tiger shark bites, offering a potential addition to beach safety tools.
Two Indian researchers win Ig Nobel Prize for UV-C shoe rack that kills odour
A study of stinky sneakers leads to a prototype shoe rack that sterilises footwear with UV-C light, earning an offbeat scientific honour.
Texas plumber finds decomposed skull, identified as missing man; investigation continues
Medical examiner confirms skull belongs to 30-year-old Austin Tomas Wyrosdick; cause and manner of death pending in ongoing investigation near San Antonio.
Replaceable You: The new era of body-part replacement moves from sci-fi to clinics
Mary Roach surveys a surge of xenotransplants, cod skin, and other lab-grown or animal-sourced fixes as medicine inches toward routine repair.
Experts outline five tests to gauge dog intelligence, warn against viral trends
Researchers describe standardized tasks to measure problem solving, memory, social cues and impulse control in dogs, urging owners to view online tests with caution
Is Your Dog a Genius? Vets reveal five tests to gauge canine intelligence
Experts say five established tasks measure problem solving, memory, social cues, and impulse control, but warn that viral tests online may mislead.
Fat Bear Week 2025 bracket unveiled as Katmai bears vie for title
Eleven contenders, led by veterans and rising stars, compete in Alaska's annual salmon feast ahead of the fall verdict on Sept. 30.