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EV adoption in America: Who’s winning, who’s losing?

​Some OEMs saw double-digit growth in Q1, others saw double-digit declines.  With the war in the Persian Gulf now more than a month old, the effect on fuel prices is plain to see: On average, they’re up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For…

Male octopuses guided through mating by female hormones

A receptor that’s used to find prey is also activated by progesterone. Octopuses are one of the most alien creatures on Earth. The lack of bones makes them amazing shapeshifters, most of them can change color like chameleons, and they pump blue copper-based blood through their bodies using three…

Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed

Sperm gets lost in space; raccoons solve puzzles; the physics of folding a crepe; and more. It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly…