níje lí?  This phrase might sound like gibberish to anyone on Earth. But if you ever ran into a gray Ríli humanoid in the fantastical world of Aeniith, those words…

Microcin (noun, “MY-krow-sin”) Microcins are tiny protein-like molecules that take down bacteria. They are made by bacteria, for other bacteria. Not all bacteria make microcins. Those that do use them…

Egypt’s mummies are old, but not the record-holders. Southeast Asians preserved their dead some 7,000 years before Egyptians, new research shows. Hunter-gatherers across southern China, Southeast Asia and nearby islands…

Imagine your family has driven to a local lake to cool off. On this hot day, the sun is scorching, but sweet relief is just seconds away. You’re sprinting to…

Vampire bats are a staple of Halloween. But they’re not the only bats that deserve the title of creepy creature. Another species snatches birds out of the air for a gruesome midnight…

Inspiration for Zeynep Demirbas’ research struck during a chat with a family friend. That friend, a psychologist, said some health insurance companies were pushing the use of artificial intelligence, such…

The flavor of chocolate can vary a lot from piece to piece. Some chocolate treats may have a slight fruity tang. Others may carry hints of floral or even nutty…

Blocks of ice can behave truly strangely. On some surfaces, melting ice needs no outside push to skate — or even seemingly slingshot itself around. How truly ghostly! The finding…

Benthic (adjective, “BEN-thik”) The word “benthic” refers to the bottom of a body of water, such as an ocean, lake or stream. The word comes from the Greek term “benthos,”…