Ursus maritimus is the scientific name for polar bears, named in 1774 by Constantine Phipps. Polar bears are marine mammals in the Ursidae family, adapted to Arctic sea ice. Polar bears don't truly ...

The scientific name of the largest cockroach is Blaberus giganteus. Blaberus giganteus can grow up to 4 inches long. This cockroach species is native to Central and South America. The scientific name ...

Sickle cell disease, sleep disorders and lung cancer: these are just a few of the medical issues that were under investigation in at least 383 clinical trials that have had research grants terminated ...

Noah and Olivia topped the list of most popular names for babies for 2025 once again, with Liam and Oliver following closely behind in popularity for boys and Amelia and Sophie for girls, new data by ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Scientific American celebrated its 180th birthday on August 28, 2025, by highlighting ...

Ever since 1886, North America’s top organization for scientific bird study—now called the American Ornithological Society (AOS)—has maintained the official list of North American bird species. It’s a ...

An interview in which one of Donald Trump's former lawyers claimed he knew the names of people on a so-called Jeffrey Epstein list has resurfaced. Speaking on The Sean Spicer Show in March, Alan ...

The suspect charged in connection to the shootings of two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses this weekend is said to have left behind notebooks filled with dozens of lawmakers’ names — in what ...

Medical device maker Boston Scientific is selling one suburban Twin Cities property and ballooning another’s footprint, the latest example of area companies concentrating operations in fewer but often ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 — with it comes a fresh list of storm names. These names aren’t chosen randomly, they’re created years in advance by the World ...

A potentially strong hurricane season appears to be on the horizon. Forecasts suggest that this season, which officially begins on June 1, could see an above-average number of named storms — led by ...

Ever wonder what baby names are all the rage in Massachusetts? The Social Security Administration released a list of the most popular baby names in the state for both boys and girls. For boys, some ...