Science

August 2, 2016 10:33 AM

Researchers describe new hypothesis about why the female orgasm exists

A pair of evolutionary biologists think the female orgasm, or at least its predecessor in other animals, may have more to do with stimulating ovulation than previously thought.

by Rebecca Hersher

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July 29, 2016 1:20 PM

New treatments for peanut allergies on the horizon

Even though the prevalence of peanut allergies has been on the rise, there are no treatments beyond strict avoidance. But current clinical trials mean that could change in the not-so-distant future.

by Molly Bloom

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July 28, 2016 12:40 PM

Mysterious and known as the 'raven': scientists identify new whale species

"There have been a lot of people out there surveying whales for a long time and never come across this," a researcher says. But Japanese fishermen have told stories about this dark whale for years.

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July 27, 2016 3:44 PM

The U wants your help counting seals in Antarctica

No, it doesn't mean a trip to the South Pole. A citizen-science project seeks to use the public's assistance in remotely counting Weddell seals.

by MPR News Staff

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July 26, 2016 12:56 PM

Investigators say Tesla car was speeding at time of crash

Federal investigators say the driver who was killed when his Tesla sedan crashed while in self-driving mode was speeding just before hitting the side of a tractor-trailer.

by The Associated Press

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July 26, 2016 11:30 AM

'Clone sisters' of Dolly the sheep are alive and kicking

Dolly, the first cloned mammal, had early arthritis and died young, raising concerns that clones age prematurely. But a study confirms the sheep's four sister clones are healthy and aging well.

by Rae Ellen Bichell

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July 26, 2016 7:30 AM

The big internet brands of the '90s -- where are they now?

Verizon's purchase of Yahoo will close the book on one of the oldest Internet companies. What happened to the other famous '90s brands, like GeoCities, Netscape and CompuServe? A nerdy remembrance.

by Alina Selyukh

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July 25, 2016 10:56 AM

You can watch a rare, stinky 'corpse flower' bloom on live video

This way, you don't have to smell its famous, disgusting odor, which has been compared to rotting meat. The strange "horticultural jewel" is at the New York Botanical Garden.

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July 25, 2016 7:02 AM

The reason your feed became an echo chamber -- and what to do about it

It often feels as if social media serves less as a bridge than an echo chamber, with algorithms that feed us information we already know and like. So, how do you break that loop? We ask some experts.