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A Newly Discovered 'Fire Amoeba' Just Broke The Heat Record For Complex Life

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Yetman) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Life always seems to find a way, even in the most inhospitable of environments, such is the case for one newly discovered species of amoeba.

Scientists Remapped The Deepest Point On Earth. Their Answer Came With A Catch

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The depths of the Earth are more mysterious than outer space, and scientists are still exploring them, though this study proved there's still far more to learn.

Scientists Put 3 Dead Alligators 6,600 Feet Deep. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Yetman) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Our idea of the deep ocean is that it's a mostly empty. To test that idea, researchers sent dead alligators to the sea floor to see what showed up.

Scientists Looked More Than 1,800 Feet Underground And Found A Hidden World Of Life

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Life thrives in the open air and water where it has access to sunshine and a bounty of nutrients, but it also thrives where you wouldn't expect.

Scientists Are Ringing Alarms Bells For A Guaranteed 'Super El Nino'

staff@sciencing.com (Kristeen Cherney) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Super El Niño is coming and there's nothing you can do to stop it! Big weather changes are coming and some scientists are sounding the alarm.

In The '40s, Scientists Dropped Dry Ice Into A Hurricane. They Didn't Expect What Happened Next.

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:25:00 +0000

There was a time when we tried to control hurricanes, not just predict them, and one of the first storms we tried to control got out of our hands.

Scientists Just Discovered The First New Cat Species In Over 100 Years

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0000

When it comes to cats, looks can be deceiving, as was the case with this little feline, which flew under the radar for years before its identity was discovered

Scientists In The '60s Thought This Coral Reef Was Dead, But Underwater Drone Footage Told A Different Story

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0000

The work of science is never finished. We thought a reef discovered in the '60s was dead, but when we took a closer look, we found lots of life.

The Deadly Chain Reaction Hippo Poop Can Trigger In Rivers

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

A lot of hippos ultimately means a very dirty river, but that fact can have some surprisingly major consequences on the surrounding wildlife.

This Ice Age Doomsday Prediction Never Happened – But What If It Had?

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Yetman) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0000

55 years ago, a renowned ecologist predicted the world was careening towards a new ice age. It never happened, but what if he had been right?

In The '60s, A Woman Lived In A Flooded House With A Dolphin. Here's Why

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

The 1960s were a wild time for animal experimentation, and one woman cohabitated in a flooded house with a young dolphin in the pursuit of one goal.

You Should Think Twice Before Storing These Fruits And Vegetables Together

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Not all fruits and veggies are made equal, and some pairings are actually bad for each other, though this organic compound is the real culprit.

Scientists Discovered These Fish May Communicate By Farting

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0000

For humans, farting in a crowded environment sends an anti-social message, but there is a type of fish for whom it may do exactly the opposite.

Giant Panda Poop Led Scientists To A Never-Before-Seen Fungus

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Poop can be a rather surprising gold mine when it comes to undiscovered life. Such is the case with this fungus, which may have some important medical uses.

Penguin Poop Has An Unexpected Effect On Antarctica's Skies

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Yetman) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Antarctica is practically defined by the amount of snow and ice it has, but the amount of penguin poop it has turns out to be important as well.

Alaska's Strangest Animal Lives Inside Glaciers And Melts At Just 40 Degrees

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Alaskan glaciers are home to more life than they might appear, including this obscure species that's both incredibly hardy and rather fragile

Scientists Dug Up 66 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Dinosaur Poop And Found Something They Never Expected

staff@sciencing.com (Elias Nash) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:25:00 +0000

When you're a fossil hunter, an ancient piece of poo is a good find; but not all poo is created equal, and this coprolite in Montana had a surprise.

California's Strangest Animal Has Up To 27,000 Teeth And Numbing Slime

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

California is the primary home of multiple species of this odd and uniquely colorful little animal, whose slime is more of a deterrent than its bite.

Scientists Say These Ancient Teeth Can Explain Why Humans Are So Hesitant To Eat Bugs

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0000

Bugs are a surprising source of high amounts of protein, but humans are often unwilling to eat them. The reason might be found in ancient DNA samples.

The Difference Between Red And Green Grapes Is Easily Explained By Science

staff@sciencing.com (Elaine Todd) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Grapes are one of the tastiest healthy snacks out there, but have you ever wondered what separates the red from the green? Science has the answer.