Hellbender salamanders are huge—and in trouble

Eastern hellbenders live under freshwater river rocks. Credit: Deposit Photos Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. The Eastern hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis) isn’t nearly as fearsome as its name implies. They’re actually somewhat cute, if you can get past the salamander’s slimy,Continue Reading

18th century lead ammo found in Scottish Highlands

The Battle of Culloden effectively ended the Jacobite rising of 1745. Credit: Andy Jepson / University of Glasgow Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Archaeologists in Scotland have excavated over 100 weapon projectiles, including cannon shot and lead musket balls from oneContinue Reading