Researchers suggest our ancient relatives intentionally crafted these 1.4-million-year-old spheres, perhaps for the sheer joy of creating symmetry.

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In a 2025 study, researchers show the grass species felines eat tend to be jagged and covered in spikelike projections. That allows them to latch onto intestinal hairballs, the team proposes, potentially helping cats dislodge them.

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A 2021 analysis of the bones of Pompeii victims reveals residents scarfed a lot of seafood and olive oil, confirming historians’ estimates that average Romans consumed 20 liters (more than 5 gallons) of the oil each year. https://scim.ag/4hc21Wi #ScienceMagArchives

Although your hair is much softer than steel, razors typically only last for a handful of shaves.

Previously, researchers attributed this to the sharp edge gradually wearing down after each use. But a 2020 study reveals a different process.

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Some intrepid animals don’t stop fighting for their lives, even after they’ve been eaten. X-ray video from a 2024 study reveals one such daring escape.

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With its UFO-like display, this cuttlefish may look like it’s trying to get attention—but its intent is anything but.

The undulating black stripes confuse prey, making the creatures all but invisible to crabs and other victims. Learn more: https://scim.ag/41P5G6i #ScienceMagArchives