intact braincase

brainpan, braincase

Brilliant Brazilian scientists found an intact braincase of a snake fossil called, Tametara mirim.

Betelgeuse may have a buddy

These are the things you learn when you read Science News!!

You can enjoy reading headlines, like these!

Ape Cuddles Might Prevent Conflicts
Finding eco-friendly toilet paper is harder than it seems

Learn about drought and extreme heat in the October 2026 issue.
Including that horrifying article already mentioned on this blog about Reflect Orbital, the company using mirrors in space to direct made to order sunlight on the globe.  All I can think about it is James Bond Die Another Day.  Melt the ice and flood the world.

Your month wouldn't be complete without this incredible painting by Maria Sibylia Merian on the Curiosities page:

This issue even introduced me to Brueghel the Elder's painting, "Air"!

Go Science News!

The Allegory of Air by Jan Brueghel the Elder