6 Fascinating Things We Learned about Pet Dogs and Cats in 2022
This year we learned why dogs come in so many sizes, that puppy dog eyes are a real thing and that cats don’t deserve their aloof rap
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Scientists Created Male and Female Cells from a Single Person
Cells with XX or XY chromosomes provide researchers with a new tool to study how differences in sex chromosomes can influence health and development -
The Biggest Health and Biology Breakthroughs of 2022
From reviving dead pig organs to measuring viruses in our poop, here are some of the most intriguing medical advances of the year -
Dietary Restriction Works in Lab Animals, but It Might Not Work in the Wild
Scientists looking outside typical lab conditions find some surprises when examining the link between eating less and living longer -
These Male Wasps Use Genital Spines to Scare Off Attackers
In one species of mason wasp, “pseudo stings” on males’ genitals let them mimic females and scare predators -
6 Times Quantum Physics Blew Our Minds in 2022
Quantum telepathy, laser-based time crystals, a glow from empty space and an “unreal” universe—these are the most awesome (and awfully hard to understand) results from the subatomic realm we encountered in 2022 -
This Year's Most Thought-Provoking Brain Discoveries
Neural circuits that label experiences as “good” or “bad” and the emotional meaninglessness of facial expressions are some standouts among 2022’s mind and brain breakthroughs -
First 'Vagina-on-a-Chip' Will Help Researchers Test Drugs
A new chip re-creates the human vagina’s unique microbiome -
10 Ways AI Was Used for Good This Year
Artificial intelligence can improve health, protect biodiversity and even write wine reviews -
People in Rural Areas Die at Higher Rates Than Those in Urban Areas
Deaths from heart disease, cancer and COVID are all higher in rural areas than urban ones in the U.S., and the gap is only widening -
The Most Compelling Science Graphics of 2022
From COVID to space exploration, graphics helped tell some the year’s most important stories -
9 Science Stories That Restore Our Faith in Humanity
A river’s “gut” revived, snake-saving social media, an intragalactic donut, and more success stories of the year -
How Anti-LGBTQ+ Rhetoric Fuels Violence
Hate speech from the far right is increasing the risk of violence against LGBTQ+ people such as the Club Q shooting -
6 Marvelous Math Stories from 2022
Math made a splash this year. Here’s a look at the fascinating discoveries, mind-bending quests and important events in mathematics in 2022 -
NASA's Artemis I Mission Successfully Returns from the Moon
After a 26-day journey that took it to lunar orbit and back, the uncrewed Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday afternoon, paving the way for future astronaut voyages to Earth’s satellite -
As the World Scrambles to Halt Biodiversity Loss, 'Things Are Getting Worse'
More than one quarter of the more than 150,000 species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species are threatened with extinction -
Subliminal Cues, Precisely Timed, Might Help People Forget Bad Experiences
Suppressing memories using an “amnesic shadow” could someday lead to a gentler therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder -
DNA from Extinct Human Relative May Have Shaped Modern Papuans' Immune System
DNA from Denisovans, an extinct human species, that was found in the genomes of Indigenous Papuans may mold their immune system -
Astronomers Grapple with JWST's Discovery of Early Galaxies
Researchers are convinced the James Webb Space Telescope has glimpsed an unexpected population of galaxies in the early universe. Now they’re trying to decide what this means for our understanding of the cosmos -
Deep Dive Ties Together Dog Genetics, Brain Physiology and Behavior to Explain Why Collies Are Different from Terriers
A way to map the ancestry of dog breeds reveals the genetic basis of stereotypical dog behaviors
