Mouse 'midwives' help their pregnant companions give birth

Hurricane Melissa, classified as a Category 5 storm, recently swept through the Caribbean, and scientists have confirmed that its strongest gusts reached an impressive 252 mph, nearing record speeds. This extreme weather event highlights the increasing intensity of hurricanes in the region.

Spinning vortices of water trapped beneath the Thwaites glacier ice shelf are responsible for 20 percent of its ice melt. As global temperatures rise, these undersea 'storms' are expected to intensify, raising concerns about the stability of this critical ice mass.

Around 1000 markings on a slab of rock, which was once a seafloor during the Cretaceous period, may have been created by the flippers of sea turtles. These markings were likely quickly buried by an earthquake, preserving the evidence of the turtles' movement.

Conventional computing devices will play a crucial role in turning quantum computers into tools with real-world applications. The integration of classical computing is essential for maximizing the potential of quantum technologies.

A new research paper highlights the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool for scientists, aiding in the testing of ideas, literature navigation, and experimental refinement across various fields including mathematics, physics, and cancer research.

Research has identified a toxin produced by bacteria found in contaminated water as a potential trigger for ulcerative colitis, a common type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This discovery may pave the way for new treatment options for patients suffering from this condition.

Recent studies have shown that cats exhibit a strong predatory instinct towards insects, with scientists capturing videos that document this behavior. These findings contribute to the emerging field of iEcology, which explores the interactions between animals and their environments through digital media.

The CDC has recently altered its official language to imply a potential link between vaccines and autism, a claim that lacks scientific support. This change has raised concerns among experts who emphasize that such assertions are not grounded in credible evidence.