Articles by

Bethany Brookshire

Ancient DNA reveals China’s first ‘pet’ cat wasn’t the house cat

The house cat (Felis catus) slunk into China in the eighth century. But long before that, the...

We all have a (very tiny) glow of light, no movie magic needed

Many science fiction and fantasy stories are enveloped in a warm glow, and it’s not just because...

Nobel Prizes honor great discoveries — but leave much of science unseen

Katalin Karikó thought the call was a joke. It was 3 a.m. on October 2, 2023. Her...

In a first, Huntington’s disease is slowed by an experimental treatment

Even hearing the phrase “Huntington’s disease” will make a room suddenly somber. So the joy that accompanied...

The phoenix isn’t the only critter to survive the flames

At the end of its life, the phoenix goes out in style. With a loud cry, the...

Forget discrete droplets. This is how sweat really forms

It’s summer and a telltale drop of sweat tickles down your back. Next thing you know, sweat...

A dog’s taste for TV may depend on its temperament

Maybe your Pomeranian is a little too into The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Your pit bull...

A newly discovered cell helps pythons poop out the bones of their prey

Burmese pythons and other carnivorous snakes are well-known for swallowing their prey whole. But what comes out...