8 animals that have virgin births
No males needed — animals that reproduce through the mind-blowing process of parthenogenesis.
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10 extraordinary treasures that archaeologists unearthed this year
From stashes of gold and silver coins to intricately designed jewelry, here are some of the top treasure finds of 2023.
10 times animals did weird things in 2023
Animals' strange behaviors frequently made headlines this year, from orcas sinking boats to dogs drowning kangaroos.
10 scorching-hot discoveries made about the sun in 2023
From a surprisingly active solar cycle to finding evidence of ancient superflares and solar auroras, here are the most exciting discoveries about the sun made this year.
Nature's most stunning photos of 2023
From rare species to unforgettable encounters, celebrate 2023's most captivating nature images.
11 jaw-dropping fossil discoveries that weren't dinosaurs in 2023
Move over, dinosaurs: It's time for some of our favorite non-dino fossil stories of 2023 to shine.
18 brain studies that blew our minds in 2023
From its strange "spiral signals" to a libido switch, the brain contains myriad mysteries that scientists are still working to unravel.
8 stunning James Webb Space Telescope discoveries made in 2023
The oldest ever black holes, a preview of our solar system's gory demise, and a measurement of distant starlight that threatens to bring the standard of cosmology crashing down — here are the JWST's wildest discoveries of 2023.
10 out-of-this-world solar system discoveries made in 2023
From Mercury to Pluto (and maybe even Planet Nine), here are some of 2023's most intriguing discoveries about the planets, moons and other bodies in our solar system.
6 animals that change color in the winter
These animals ditch their summer colors for white winter coats.
10 jaw-dropping dinosaur fossils unearthed in 2023
From a teenage tyrannosaur's last meal to a fossilized voice box and a cliff covered in footprints, here are the 10 best dinosaur fossils unearthed this year.
7 extraordinary African kingdoms from ancient times to centuries ago
There's much more to ancient Africa than Egypt.
8 times fossilized human poop dropped big knowledge on us. (Number 2 will surprise you.)
Here's the scoop on ancient human poop.
15 signs the sun is gearing up for its explosive peak — the solar maximum
Experts believe the upcoming solar maximum could be more active and arrive sooner than previously expected. Here are 15 signs that they are right.
These 6 images show the moment when parasites burst from their hosts — and they're scary
Watch as these gruesome parasites emerge from their hosts.
7 creatures associated with death
From bats to hornbills, here are some animals that have historically been associated with death.
11 sci-fi concepts that are possible (in theory)
Some of the most common and unlikely sci-fi tropes could one day be science fact.
The best photos of the Oct. 14 'ring of fire' eclipse over North America
Almost every part of North, Central and South America had a view of a partial solar eclipse on Oct. 14, with millions of lucky viewers witnessing a glorious 'ring of fire' around the moon.
13 of the oldest archaeological sites in the Americas
Archaeological discoveries throughout the Americas are pushing back the date for when humans reached the New World by thousands of years, rewriting the long-standing theory that people arrived only 13,000 years ago.
