Skywatchers rejoice: The Geminids meteor shower peaks tonight The Geminids meteor shower appears every December, but it will peak this year on Saturday, the 13th. Alana Wise
A new study reveals an unprecedented discovery of new species There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before. Nathan Rott
Amputees often feel disconnected from their bionic hands. AI could bridge the gap Sensors and artificial intelligence help a prosthetic hand act more like a natural one, new research shows. Jon Hamilton
For 50 years, Rockalina the turtle lived on a kitchen floor. Now she has a new friend The Oreo-sized baby turtle represents a turning point in Rockalina's recovery: Spending time with her own kind. Alina Hartounian
An exoplanet, how ant colonies deal with disease and a volcanoes-Black Death link Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of NPR's Short Wave discuss an Earth-sized exoplanet, how ant colonies deal with disease and a possible link between volcanoes and the Black Death. Regina G. Barber
Forget flowers: These ancient plants attract pollinators by getting hot While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Fire-making materials at 400,000-year-old site are the oldest evidence of humans making fire Archaeologists in Britain say they've found the earliest evidence of humans making fires anywhere in the world. The discovery moves our understanding of when humans started making fire back by 350,000 years. Nathan Rott
Oldest evidence of human fire-making unearthed in Britain A new study suggests humans were deliberately starting and using fires more than 400,000 years ago. Nathan Rott
What to know about death cap mushrooms, blamed for poisonings in California Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California officials say 21 people have been sickened in recent weeks, one fatally. Rachel Treisman
How many species are on Earth? There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before. Nathan Rott