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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

By Science News | Freda Kreier | 3/16/2026 9:00 AM

A colony of African vervets in Dania Beach raises big questions about how humans can and should manage nonnative species. ... Read full Story

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Why African striped mice can be the best of dads — or the worst

By Science News | Viviane Callier | 3/12/2026 10:00 AM

Environmental cues can flip a molecular switch in the brain, turning males from caregivers to killers. ... Read full Story

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The Amazon molly — a sex-skipping fish — hacks evolution

By Science News | Elie Dolgin | 3/11/2026 12:00 PM

The Amazon molly reproduces without sex. A genomic copy-and-paste trick called gene conversion may explain how it avoids evolutionary meltdown. ... Read full Story

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Submerged bumblebee queens breathe underwater

By Science News | Erin Garcia de Jesús | 3/10/2026 8:01 PM

Submerged bees breathe and use strategies that don’t require oxygen, lab tests show. In nature, that trick could help the bees survive floods. ... Read full Story

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A koala population’s rapid rebound may let it escape inbreeding’s perils

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 3/5/2026 3:03 PM

As koalas in southern Australia have grown from a few hundred to almost half a million, the marsupials show signs of regaining lost genetic variation. ... Read full Story

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Cockroaches that eat each other’s wings turn into a fierce fighting force

By Science News | Bethany Brookshire | 3/3/2026 7:01 PM

The wood-feeding cockroach’s cannibalistic love bites lead to a lasting bond. Afterward, the pair prefer each other over all other roaches. ... Read full Story

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Here’s how honeyeaters and other birds thrive on sugary diets

By Science News | Bethany Brookshire | 2/26/2026 2:00 PM

Birds that feed on nectar or fruit evolved better mechanisms for managing metabolism, blood pressure and high glucose. ... Read full Story

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Climate change could threaten monarch mass migration

By Science News | Erin Garcia de Jesús | 2/25/2026 2:00 PM

Suitable milkweed habitat in Mexico may shift south, fracturing existing migration routes and possibly pushing some butterflies to stay put. ... Read full Story

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Keeping a beat wins caterpillars friends in low places

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 2/25/2026 1:00 AM

Finding a caterpillar with rhythm was “mind-blowing,” suggesting it might be a more widespread part of animal communication than thought. ... Read full Story

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An African monkey ate a rope squirrel and came down with mpox

By Science News | Erin Garcia de Jesús | 2/24/2026 1:00 PM

Fecal analyses and necropsies suggest a fire-footed rope squirrel was the source of a 2023 mpox outbreak among sooty mangabeys in Côte d’Ivoire. ... Read full Story

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Intricate silk helps net-casting spiders ensnare prey in webs

By Science News | Emily Conover | 2/24/2026 11:00 AM

Rufus net-casting spiders can tune the stiffness and elasticity of their webs thanks to loops of silk, scanning electron microscope images reveal. ... Read full Story

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This itch-triggering protein also sends signals to stop scratching

By Science News | Tina Hesman Saey | 2/21/2026 8:00 AM

The TRPV4 protein’s dual nature, found in studies with mice, may complicate the hunt for human itch treatments ... Read full Story

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A mouth built for efficiency may have helped the earliest bird fly

By Science News | Jay Bennett | 2/19/2026 11:00 AM

A flexible tongue, sensitive beak and teethlike cones in the mouth may have helped Archaeopteryx generate enough energy to fly. ... Read full Story

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Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 2/18/2026 2:00 PM

Research reveals more short-snouted dogs besides pugs and bulldogs that struggle with breathing. Pekingese and Japanese Chins topped the study's list. ... Read full Story

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Regeneration of fins and limbs relies on a shared cellular playbook

By Science News | Elizabeth Pennisi | 2/18/2026 12:30 PM

The findings strengthen the case that regeneration is an old trait, offering insights into how complex tissues rebuild themselves. ... Read full Story

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How tracking golden eagles in Nevada revealed a desert ‘death vortex’

By Science News | Martin J. Kernan | 2/18/2026 11:00 AM

Something is stopping Dry Lake Valley’s golden eagles from reproducing and killing raptors that fly in to fill the void. ... Read full Story

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Some snakes lack the ‘hunger hormone.’ Experts are hungry to know why

By Science News | Andrea Lius | 2/17/2026 1:00 PM

The complex biology of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, has researchers wondering how its absence helps snakes last a long time with no food, if at all. ... Read full Story

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A sea turtle boom may be hiding a population collapse

By Science News | Melissa Hobson | 2/13/2026 9:00 AM

In Cape Verde, conservation has boosted the sea turtle population 100-fold — but the male-female balance is way off. ... Read full Story

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A bonobo’s imaginary tea party suggests apes can play pretend

By Science News | RJ Mackenzie | 2/5/2026 2:00 PM

Apes, like humans, are capable of pretend play, challenging long-held views about how animals think, a new study suggests. ... Read full Story

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Some dung beetles dig deep to keep their eggs cool

By Science News | Elizabeth Pennisi | 2/4/2026 11:00 AM

A temperate tunneling species of dung beetle seems capable of adapting to climate change, but their tropical cousins may be less resilient. ... Read full Story

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Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

by Science News | Mar 16 2026

art

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

auto

V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

by carbuzz.com | Mar 17 2026

exercise

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

food

9 Useful Ways To Reuse Containers From Aldi

by The Daily Meal | Mar 17 2026

health

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

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Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

nutrition

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

by thehealthy.com | Feb 03 2026

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Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

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Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

real_estate

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

soccer

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 17 2026

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Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

wellness

Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

by Self.com | Mar 17 2026

world

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

by Global News | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

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Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

Why African striped mice can be the best of dads — or the worst

The Amazon molly — a sex-skipping fish — hacks evolution

Submerged bumblebee queens breathe underwater

A koala population’s rapid rebound may let it escape inbreeding’s perils

Cockroaches that eat each other’s wings turn into a fierce fighting force

Here’s how honeyeaters and other birds thrive on sugary diets

Climate change could threaten monarch mass migration

Keeping a beat wins caterpillars friends in low places

An African monkey ate a rope squirrel and came down with mpox

Intricate silk helps net-casting spiders ensnare prey in webs

This itch-triggering protein also sends signals to stop scratching

A mouth built for efficiency may have helped the earliest bird fly

Some dog breeds carry a higher risk of breathing problems

Regeneration of fins and limbs relies on a shared cellular playbook

How tracking golden eagles in Nevada revealed a desert ‘death vortex’

Some snakes lack the ‘hunger hormone.’ Experts are hungry to know why

A sea turtle boom may be hiding a population collapse

A bonobo’s imaginary tea party suggests apes can play pretend

Some dung beetles dig deep to keep their eggs cool

Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

Myth, Masks, and LEGO: Ekow Nimako’s Elaborate Afrofuturistic Sculptures

V8 Engines Are Still 'Very Important' To Ford

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

9 Useful Ways To Reuse Containers From Aldi

Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry Says the NFL Is “90%” Mindset: “We Know What Comes with the Job”

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

Popular Pre-Workout Supplements Could Be Wrecking Your Sleep

Ukraine, allies seek support against Russia as Iran war shifts focus

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

2.N.C. lottery player wins his second Cash 5 jackpot in 14 years

3.Watch: Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

4.Look: Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

5.Look: Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

6.Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

7.Watch: Dog with bucket stuck over its head rescued in Alabama

8.Sister's reminder leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

9.Watch: 'Cheetozard' auction results in a Guinness World Record

10.Watch: Britain's first elephant shrew pups, 'the Snootlets,' born at zoo