This week in science: exploring invertebrate sentience, tracking polar bears in Svalbard, reintroducing rare lichen, and observing triple cyclones in the South Pacific. Read more...

Discoveries in Ivory Coast push back the timeline for human presence in jungles to 150,000 years ago. Plus, over 100,000 African seeds are stored in the Svalbard vault for safekeeping. Read more...

Claims of increasing Arctic ice are circulating online, but scientists emphasize the importance of data context amidst global warming realities. We explore the facts and the ongoing research. Read more...

This week in science: Debunking Arctic ice misinformation, the discovery of ancient Homo sapiens tools in Sharjah, and tracking polar bears in Svalbard. Read more...