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These beetle larvae lure in bees by mimicking flowers

By Science News | Richard Kemeny | 2/3/2026 1:00 PM

These parasitic beetle larvae lure in bees with complex floral aromas before hitching a ride back to their nests and eating their eggs. ... Read full Story

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Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

By Science News | Chiara Marchisio | 1/30/2026 9:00 AM

Humpback whales are teaching each other a feeding technique called bubble netting, and it's helping a Canadian population recover from whaling. ... Read full Story

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Spider silk-making organs evolved due to a 400-million-year-old genetic oops

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 1/27/2026 9:00 AM

An ancient ancestor of spiders and relatives doubled its genome about 400 million years ago, setting the stage for the evolution of spinnerets. ... Read full Story

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Some vaccines are making progress in protecting vulnerable species

By Science News | Erin Garcia de Jesús | 1/26/2026 9:00 AM

Vaccines can be a crucial conservation tool. But getting shots to wildlife, and developing them in the first place, is tough. ... Read full Story

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How Greenland sharks defy aging

By Science News | Meghan Rosen | 1/23/2026 1:00 PM

When it comes to bucking the biological ails of aging, humans could learn something from Greenland sharks. ... Read full Story

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Animals experience joy. Scientists want to measure it

By Science News | Amber Dance | 1/22/2026 9:00 AM

Scientists have long focused on quantifying fear and other negative emotions in animals. Now they’re trying to measure positive feelings — and it’s a challenge. ... Read full Story

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There’s life beneath the snow, but it’s at risk of melting away

By Science News | Bethany Brookshire | 1/20/2026 1:00 PM

An array of animals and plants survive winter in the subnivium, nature’s igloo. But climate change is threatening this hidden seasonal ecosystem. ... Read full Story

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This tool-using cow defies expectations for bovine braininess

By Science News | Erin Garcia de Jesús | 1/19/2026 11:00 AM

Veronika the cow uses a brush as a tool to scratch herself, revealing rare problem-solving skills and expanding what we know of tool use in animals. ... Read full Story

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This fish may play a hole in its head like a drum

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 1/16/2026 11:00 AM

The rockhead poacher is a little fish with a big pit in its head. The divot may be like a drum, making sound that rises above a chaotic, nearshore din. ... Read full Story

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Animal personalities can play a big role in saving species

By Science News | Darren Incorvaia | 1/15/2026 3:00 PM

From bold foxes to gregarious birds, animals’ personalities are increasingly being seen as crucial to conservation efforts. ... Read full Story

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How cheetah mummies could help bring the species back to Arabia

By Science News | Jake Buehler | 1/15/2026 11:00 AM

Arabian cheetah mummies' DNA reveals that the long-lost population could be closely replaced by a cheetah population in northwestern Africa. ... Read full Story

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Queen bumblebees are poor foragers thanks to sparse tongue hair

By Science News | Emily Conover | 1/12/2026 3:05 PM

The density of fine hairs on bumblebees’ tongues determines how much nectar they can collect — and workers put queen bees to shame. ... Read full Story

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Among chimpanzees, thrill-seeking peaks in toddlerhood

By Science News | Sujata Gupta | 1/12/2026 9:00 AM

In humans, teens do the most dangerous things. In chimpanzees, that honor goes to toddlers. The difference may lie in caregiver supervision. ... Read full Story

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An all-female wasp is rapidly spreading across North America’s elms

By Science News | Ute Eberle | 1/9/2026 1:00 PM

The elm zigzag sawfly has spread to 15 states in five years. Now it's attacking the tree that cities planted to replace Dutch elm disease victims. ... Read full Story

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In a Quebec park, a science game brings predator-prey dynamics to life

By Science News | Danielle Beurteaux | 1/6/2026 9:00 AM

Results show that players’ choices echo predator-prey patterns seen in wildlife, though scientists stress the limits of the analogy. ... Read full Story

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These sick baby ants sacrifice themselves to protect their colony

By Science News | Rohini Subrahmanyam | 1/5/2026 9:00 AM

When infected by a fungal disease, ant pupae actively emit a chemical cue that prompts workers to get rid of them for the good of the colony. ... Read full Story

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These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025

By Science News | Laura Sanders | 1/2/2026 10:00 AM

Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime. ... Read full Story

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In a first, orcas and dolphins seen possibly hunting together

By Science News | Gennaro Tomma | 12/31/2025 8:00 AM

New footage shows orcas and dolphins coordinating hunts, hinting at interspecies teamwork to track and catch salmon off British Columbia. ... Read full Story

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Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025

By Science News | Carly Kay | 12/29/2025 10:00 AM

Are we reading our dog’s moods right? Does TV really comfort them when we’re away? These pet stories were catnip to us this year. ... Read full Story

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Have a taste of our favorite food stories from 2025

By Science News | Carly Kay | 12/24/2025 10:00 AM

This year, researchers took a bite out of culinary innovation. Check out some of our favorite food-related stories from 2025. ... Read full Story

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

by Colossal | Mar 17 2026

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CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

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New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

by ET Online | Mar 13 2026

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Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

by FreightWaves | Mar 17 2026

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The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 17 2026

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DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

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Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

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These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

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Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

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Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 17 2026

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Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 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

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Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

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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.

These beetle larvae lure in bees by mimicking flowers

Canadian humpback whales thrive with a little help from their friends

Spider silk-making organs evolved due to a 400-million-year-old genetic oops

Some vaccines are making progress in protecting vulnerable species

How Greenland sharks defy aging

Animals experience joy. Scientists want to measure it

There’s life beneath the snow, but it’s at risk of melting away

This tool-using cow defies expectations for bovine braininess

This fish may play a hole in its head like a drum

Animal personalities can play a big role in saving species

How cheetah mummies could help bring the species back to Arabia

Queen bumblebees are poor foragers thanks to sparse tongue hair

Among chimpanzees, thrill-seeking peaks in toddlerhood

An all-female wasp is rapidly spreading across North America’s elms

In a Quebec park, a science game brings predator-prey dynamics to life

These sick baby ants sacrifice themselves to protect their colony

These scientific discoveries brought us joy in 2025

In a first, orcas and dolphins seen possibly hunting together

Science taught us a few new tricks about our pets in 2025

Have a taste of our favorite food stories from 2025

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

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

Longtime Memphis port chief Richardson retires

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

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

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

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

Word of the Day

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