A jellyfish with a superpower — it can fuse with another and become one Researchers found that two individuals of a type of comb jelly can fuse and become one with a shared nervous system and digestive system — which has implications for animal regeneration and immune systems. Ari Daniel
Hurricane preparedness: Expert guidance on flooding, power outages and more The Atlantic hurricane season isn't over yet. Get ahead of the next storm with these emergency preparedness tips to protect you, your family and your home. Life Kit
Researchers who helped lay the groundwork for AI win Nobel Prize in Physics The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to University of Toronto's Geoffrey Hinton and Princeton University's John Hopfield for their work on artificial intelligence. Geoff Brumfiel Play AudioListen 3 mins
Alive on paper but dead in reality — why fewer people may be reaching advanced age Research into some areas of the world that have a lot of centenarians shows that some of those people are no longer alive. Sometimes the fault is bad record-keeping and sometimes it’s outright fraud. Ari Daniel Play AudioListen 4 mins
Climate change made Helene more dangerous. It also makes similar storms more likely Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues. Alejandra Borunda Rachel Waldholz Play AudioListen 3 mins
Researchers work to make pitch-perfect turf for the 2026 World Cup Researchers work to grow grass that will offer the same level playing field for athletes at the various soccer venues that will be used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Sophia Saliby Play AudioListen 4 mins
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists for work on proteins The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for their work with proteins. The awards continue with the literature prize on Thursday. The Associated Press
In a rematch, mama bear Grazer defeats rival that killed her cub to win Fat Bear Week The annual Fat Bear Week honors bears that have sufficiently bulked up in the months before entering hibernation. Ayana Archie
Lynx, tiger and tadpoles, oh my: See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners A lynx stretching in the sun, tadpoles swimming beneath lily pads and an investigator dusting a tusk for prints are among the winning images from the newest Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. Rachel Treisman
Pioneering advances in protein design and study tools wins Nobel Prize in Chemistry This year's prize has gone to three researchers who pioneered how to design and analyze proteins, one of the building blocks of life. Though this year, none of the science Nobels has gone to a woman. Nell Greenfieldboyce Play AudioListen 3 mins
