science
Raccoons smartly crack puzzles, sperm struggles in space, and a lost Archimedes page reappears
April 2, 2026
Raccoons trash pandas are more than just pests rummaging through bins. Scientists at the University of British Columbia tested 20 captive raccoons with a clear box full of obstacles like latches and dials hiding a marshmallow prize. The team noticed something unexpected the raccoons didn’t just grab
