A Single Orca Killed and Ate a Great White Shark

Researchers studying orcas off the coast of South Africa recently observed one of the whales consuming a great white shark alone, in just two minutes. Forget Collars—There’s a Kinder Way to Track Polar Bears in the Arctic Since 2017, two orcas in particular have been wreaking havoc on the great whites off South Africa’s Mossel … Read more

MRI Shoots Woman, a Betelgeuse Eclipse, and More Top Science News of the Week

Our most-read science stories this week contain a few timeless life lessons. One, don’t go into an MRI room carrying metal, particularly if that metal is a loaded gun. Two, don’t cross a killer whale, even if you’re a great white shark. And finally, never judge a sea cucumber by its cover—no matter how repulsive … Read more