Science The ant that's taken over Manhattan A decade ago, a new ant showed up in NYC. Now, it's everywhere in the city and is spreading at a rate of about a mile a year. Scientists are trying to understand why this ant has been so successful. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Science Mars and Jupiter pair up this week in a celestial dance unseen from Earth in years The encounter is an out-of-this-world example of right place, right time — as Mars zips past Jupiter, Earth will be in the perfect spot to see the two planets look as if they are within arm's reach. Juliana Kim
Science A study examined whether our individual morals change with the seasons A researcher at the University of British Columbia has been looking into whether moral values can change with the seasons. Ian Hohm and his team examined five moral values including fairness and care. Steve Inskeep
Science Earthquakes of the same magnitude can feel different. Here’s why Distance from the epicenter, the kind of soil in your area and even the building you're in can determine how you experience an earthquake. Joe Hernandez
Environment This scientist has a bat tat and earrings. She says there's a lot to learn from bats Gliselle Marin joins the “Bat-a-thon,” a group of 80-some bat researchers who converge on Belize each year to study these winged mammals. Ari Daniel
Science 'Like something out of a horror movie': Scientists tackle invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes Invasive sea lamprey populations spiked in the Great Lakes during the pandemic. But scientists are finding new ways to keep their numbers in check.
Science The world's oldest solar calendar may have been unearthed in Turkey Researchers say an ancient calendar discovered in southern Turkey may also memorialize a devastating comet strike that hit Earth nearly 13,000 years ago. Rebecca Rosman
Science Endangered red wolf population on the rebound with captive breeding program Efforts to bring back the critically endangered red wolves are showing optimistic signs of some success. Elizabeth Friend
Environment At the Olympics, reusable plastic cups are a gambit to reduce waste. Are they working? At the Olympic Games, concession stands serve drinks in reusable plastic "eco-cups." It's a sustainability measure, Olympic organizers say, but environmentalists say they increase waste. Becky Sullivan
Science After two months, astronauts stranded at the ISS may have a way back home For two astronauts, an eight day mission to the International Space Station has stretched into two months due to vehicle issues. Now, NASA says it's considering bringing them back in a SpaceX capsule. Brendan Byrne