The new microscope captures the fleeting motions of electrons with unprecedented precision, revealing the hidden dynamics of the subatomic world.

Ancient people likely planted them against the ground at an angle in a way that would impale a charging animal.

An ancient cheese, over millennia old, reveals early evidence of brucellosis.

New study suggests legal language complexity serves to signal authority, akin to "magic spells."

You might think you see the world as it is—flat surfaces, straight lines, and true colors. But our minds are...

Eric Cline masterfully unpacks what followed after the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations, offering lessons for today.

New research reveals Stonehenge's iconic Altar Stone originated in Scotland.

Engineered dust could make Mars habitable for microbial life, a step towards terraforming.

Scientists are using mayonnaise to crack the code of nuclear fusion, bringing us closer to a future powered by clean,...

Scholars have deciphered 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets, revealing ancient beliefs linking lunar eclipses to ominous events.

Experienced astrologers fail to match people to their natal charts above random chance.

Researchers uncover record-breaking protein, shedding light on harmful algal blooms and potential new medicines.

New insights into Earth's mantle challenge our understanding of geology and life.

Ray Kurzweil envisions a future where our minds merge seamlessly with machines, unlocking a new era of intelligence and immortality...

The unexpected delay raises serious concerns about Boeing's Starliner capsule.

Anecdotal evidence from their caregivers suggests that cats exhibit grieving behavior over lost household companions.

A simple trick you can do at home can clean your water from the vast majority of microplastics.

English speakers may find Mandarin, Arabic, and Japanese up to four times harder to master than Spanish or French.

Study reveals that physical attractiveness in high school yearbook photos is linked to lifespan.

The coins were likely used to pay Greek and barbarian merceneries.

It's been 50 years since one of the most unethical studies in the history of science was exposed to the...

There's no "ceiling" apparently to how much money can contribute to happiness.

Step aside dopamine, you're not the only one calling the shots.

Early Homo floresiensis was even smaller than previously thought and may have evolved from isolated Homo erectus populations.

Ancient DNA discovery could be game-changer for woolly mammoth de-extinction efforts.

Ancient Egyptians might have used hydraulic systems in pyramid construction.

People generally find mental exertion highly unpleasant — so props to those who still do it anyway.

Scientific evidence confirms the Scythians made artifacts from enemy skin, proving Herodotus' ancient tales true.

Reviving ancient flavors, scientists brew beer using yeast from 3,000-year-old pottery.

New research reveals why certain paper is more likely to cause cuts.

These amphibian ladies will resort to extreme tactics if that means avoiding pestering males.

The researchers have developed prototype watches and jewelry using the new super-black wood.

Many have welcomed the decision but radical change is always challenging.

Archaeologists don't know who wrote it but the rare find is a reminder that writing has always been a tool...

The colour choice is largely aesthetic but the material used is unique.

Massive breakthrough in chemistry may lead to creating the coveted element 120.

It's over six million times faster than the typical UK home brodband.

Scientists still aren't sure what to make of the substances found in the remnants of Tycho Brahe's demolished alchemy lab.

DeepMind's AI achieves medal-level performance in the International Mathematical Olympiad

Videos show that leeches can jump in pursuit of blood, ending an age-long debate among biologists.

Study finds Robusta coffee to be a resilient alternative to the climate-threatened Arabica beans.

Antimatter detected on ISS could hint at unknown physics, new research finds.

Flushing sprays countless particles invisible to the naked eye into the air around the toilet. Some of these tiny droplets...

Researchers find a unique iron layer keeping Komodo dragons' teeth razor sharp.

An ancient shrimplike creature is helping scientists understand how mandibles became so common among animals.

A DNA test could eliminate progressive retinal atrophy in dogs altogether.

Researchers find no compelling evidence that men can detect women's fertility through scent alone.

New study reveals how neanderthals' cooking habits could explain missing archaeological evidence.

Many VOCs released by materials in brand-new cars are silent but potentially dangerous.