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Turns out that monkeys (or chimps) can't randomly type Shakespeare's works even if they were given billions of years to try.
Sensor patches could transform healthcare and health monitoring.
Researchers train African giant pouched rats to sniff out smuggled species.
Ethanol is more than a human invention. New research reveals how animals across ecosystems encounter and adapt to ethanol.
Amphibian fossils, particularly those capturing larval stages, are exceptionally rare due to tadpoles’ soft, delicate bodies, which are highly prone to decay.
For people blinded by age-related disease, an experimental implant opens a window to vision once lost.
The most effective beer glass design at keeping beer cold must have a wide opening.
New laser technology unveils Valeriana, a sprawling Maya metropolis hidden for centuries
"It is a dangerous precedent that hits us all," said fired journalists.
The cookers spew harmful gases linked to heart and lung disease but most people are completely unaware.
Could kissing be a relic from our ancestors' grooming practices? A new study explores the origins.
Now that's what I call a return on investment.
Heart murmurs often go undiagnosed in dogs. This new tool could help.
A Norse saga, a man in a well, and a genetic study that confirmed a legend.
Could elusive axions be gathering in dense clouds around neutron stars? Some scientists certainly think so.
Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on porches to costumes ranging from the whimsical to the gory, Halloween is a time of playful scares, childhood memories and, of course, candy. But as […]
Scientists have coaxed AI to see the Necker Cube illusion the way we do thanks to quantum tunneling.
The earliest cells likely didn’t have membranes to separate and protect their components and chemistry away from a harsh surrounding environment. But they may have made do with rain.
Most creatures on Earth evolve constantly but these have hardly changed after millions of years.
Seven hobbyists discover 1,000-year-old coins, the most valuable treasure ever found in the U.K.
More to opportunities for crime, and loss of cohesion within communities are contributing to increased crime rates.
Scientists may have now found the genes that enable tardigrades' amazing ability to withstand powerful radiation.
Flamingo pose, anyone?
A new study calculates where photosynthetic microbes might survive under Martian ice.
The bizarre world of prime numbers gets a new addition.
An epidemiologist makes the case that a rush of research to stop a swine flu outbreak led to an accidental lab release of an extinct virus. Preparing for one pandemic triggered a different one.
An engineer’s clever artificial glaciers bring water back to parched Himalayan fields.
The Intelsat 33e satellite's breakup raises serious concerns about space debris.
Two images were stored in and retrieved from DNA sequences faster than ever before. This could be a game-changer for our data storage.
"The simple things they told us, like eating your vegetables first, have always been good advice, and now science is backing it up.”
Niagara doesn't completely freeze, per se. But big chunks of it
It's like grinding the carbon dioxide capture of trees into a powder.
This tongue-twister of a mineral has extraordinary uses, including nuclear disaster cleanups.
Wastewater treatment plants could soon do more than just purify water — they could become hubs of industrial innovation.
When researchers first laid their hands on a newly discovered frog deep in Panama’s forests, they were in for a surprise. The small, golden amphibian left a lasting impression—literally. As they handled the frog, its bright yellow pigment rubbed off onto their skin, leaving their fingers stained with the same hue that gives this remarkable […]
New research reveals how the liver might help protect the brain from damage after heart stoppage.
Scientists can find new things even in the most well-studied black holes.
The wheel may have a more surprising origin story than you'd think.
A Japanese rail company wants to install the defensive tools on 600 trains.
Cats use a mix of strategies when deciding whether to pass through a space and it suggests some self-awareness.
A secret star orbiting Betelgeuse could solve the mystery of its pulsating brightness.
Declared brain-dead, a man wakes up moments before his organs were set to be harvested
The rare fossilized eggs could offer new insights into dinosaur reproduction.
Scientists discover a 555-million-year-old creature that could move on its own. That was a big deal back then.
The brain’s failure to recognize its own speech may explain schizophrenia’s phantom voices.
This is a picture of a chicken embryo being fed through fluorescent-labeled blood vessels from the yolk.
Parents would spare no expense to give babies the best option. But many options are misleading and unhealthy.
The geology of the ocean floor is truly spectacular — perhaps even more than land geology. Unfortunately, it's really hard to study.
A binary system of a red giant and white dwarf is creating a spectacular show in R Aquarii.
An asteroid's orbit may reveal an invisible fifth force that could rewrite the rules of physics.
