The Arctic ground squirrel survives conditions that would cause irreparable brain damage in almost any other mammal on the planet. Here’s how, according to research.
A rare total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland and Spain — Europe’s first mainland totality since 1999 — on Aug. 12, 2026.
The absence of pain is not the presence of safety. And being in an ‘almost secure’ relationship is not the same thing as security.
Every week, more than 230 million people ask ChatGPT for health and wellness advice, according to OpenAI. The company says that many see the chatbot as an “ally” to help navigate the maze of insurance, file paperwork, and become better self-advocates. In exchange, it hopes you will trust its chatbot with details about your diagnoses, […]
Most of the US is bracing for a prolonged stretch of frigid weather and a massive winter storm that could wreak havoc on roads and power grids over the next several days. At least 170 million Americans are under winter weather alerts. “Bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills” will linger even after the […]
How a meteorological phenomenon known as “the wedge” is shaping a major ice storm in the U.S. South.
Native trees, especially oaks and birch, are important to the reproductive success of insectivorous birds and other wildlife.
This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent every Friday from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Optimizer arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 10AM ET. Opt in for Optimizer here. On TikTok, it’s disturbingly easy to find videos of […]
When communication is driven by anxiety, and saying more doesn’t always mean feeling closer. Here’s how communication can quickly become your relationship’s downfall.
Once written off as extinct, the silver-backed chevrotain forces scientists to confront how much of biodiversity still lives beyond our sight.