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Scientists discover a comb jelly that can reverse its aging process, challenging traditional views on aging.
This unbelievably large diamond barely fits in your palm.
New study reveals striking differences in how marital status impacts aging for men and women.
The new ClipIR-12 system merges thermal imaging with night vision in a compact, high-tech package.
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.
Are waterspouts some of Europe's most underestimated disasters?
Turns out, you can have too much of a good thing.
For years, scientists have speculated about the nature of water on exoplanets, especially on super-Earths and sub-Neptunes — planets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. The prevailing view has been that these distant worlds could be covered by vast oceans, potentially making them prime candidates for hosting life. However, a groundbreaking study published in […]
Monkeypox is not COVID-19 -- but it could still become a pandemic.
An ancient cheese, over millennia old, reveals early evidence of brucellosis.
Picotaur is less that 1 cm with impressive mobility from its innovative legs.
New study suggests legal language complexity serves to signal authority, akin to "magic spells."
Nuclear energy is clean and scalable, but meltdown fears prevent it from being deployed more widely.
Amorphous materials, which are rarely studied on Earth, yield insights into the history of Gale Crater and the early Martian environment.
Never judge a book by its cover because the cover might be poisonous.
We can use gravity as an engine for our spacecraft.
We may or may not mine the asteroid — but in the meantime, researchers are finding out more things about it.
NASA is working to pave the way for the next generation of supersonic flights.
A small, white box with horizontal slats is a familiar sight at weather stations around the world.
No need to disturb water bodies for sand. We can manufacture it using rocks or mining waste — China is already doing it.
The differences between the species are huge.
They were not the rudimentary cavemen they're sometimes portrayed as.
A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied during its long life.
What would you do if you found a cougar caught in a trap? You should call these guys, that's what.
It's not the first time we've had big banana problems.
When you pair this AI with noise-canceling headphones, it allows you to listen to only the person you want to talk to in a crowd.
Have you ever seen this type of fossil?
The disease is not typically dangerous, but in children and vulnerable people, it can damage various parts of the body.
These asteroids are important for understanding the history of the solar system.
The Perseids (probably the most famous meteor shower) are peaking this week. But what do they look like?
Not only can cockroaches withstand what nature throws at them, but they can even withstand the insecticides made to kill them.
New research reveals Stonehenge's iconic Altar Stone originated in Scotland.
The robot dentist can fix your cavities in 15 minutes. But would you trust it?
Engineered dust could make Mars habitable for microbial life, a step towards terraforming.
More of a bad thing is usually bad. But in the case of viruses, it may be good.
Scientists are using mayonnaise to crack the code of nuclear fusion, bringing us closer to a future powered by clean, limitless energy.
Scholars have deciphered 4,000-year-old cuneiform tablets, revealing ancient beliefs linking lunar eclipses to ominous events.
The trees inside the tiankengs enjoys a rich supply of nutrients.
Experienced astrologers fail to match people to their natal charts above random chance.
It won't win any Olympic medals just yet, but the robot is probably the best ping-pong machine ever built.
Researchers uncover record-breaking protein, shedding light on harmful algal blooms and potential new medicines.
The heinous act was caught on tape as well.
A new modelling study shows that without climate adaptation, plenty of people would lose their life every year.
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 —but at what cost?
Flying on an airplane switches time zones too quickly, leaving no time for our bodies to adjust.
The unexpected delay raises serious concerns about Boeing's Starliner capsule.
Living within half a kilometer from pesticide use during early pregnancy or even prior to conception may be a problem.
Anecdotal evidence from their caregivers suggests that cats exhibit grieving behavior over lost household companions.
