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The lens leverages quantum mechanics to achieve precise focusing.
Recent discoveries push back the arrival of domesticated cats in Europe by thousands of years.
An archaeologist explains his motivations and strategies for appearing on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast with a purveyor of misinformation about the ancient past.
The future of warfare is here and it's absolutely dystopian.
With these headphones, all it takes is a brief glance at the desired speaker to isolate their voice.
Roman society was very violent — and the children drew what they saw.
New evidence is prompting researchers to rethink Homo sapiens’ origin story—and what it means to be human.
This finding offers fresh insights into the formation and evolution of asteroids and other celestial bodies.
Did you know tattooed people have a 21 percent higher chance of developing lymphoma?
Sexual parasitism is wild. Here is how it works for anglerfish.
People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.
Researchers have used a brain implant and AI to decode and communicate the thoughts of a bilingual person who cannot speak, translating brain activity into Spanish and English in real-time.
Research reveals crows' counting abilities match those of young children.
Could this be a gateway to subterranean shelters for future explorers?
The thumbs we normally have are pretty useful. But what if we had another?
Electric cars may be twice as likely to hit pedestrians because they're harder to hear. But it may not just be the cars themselves.
Gliese 12 b has been described as "the nearest, transiting, temperate, Earth-size world located to date".
This opens the door for targeted treatments, including the kind involving zapping the brain.
Even women who have been infertile for years have become pregnant after taking these drugs.
Recycling used cement could dramatically lower the industry's emissions.
Mirroring the Holy Roman Empire, the EU unites Europe's diverse nations into a powerful, peaceful alliance while maintaining each country's distinct identity.
The proposed hybrid energy system could make Antarctica largely diesel-free while saving money in the long-run.
Cuddling with cows provides a unique and powerful boost to emotional well-being. It's a fresh take on animal-assisted therapy.
Just think of it as a waterfall into oblivion.
New research suggests some stars collapse directly into black holes without an explosion, solving the mystery of disappearing stars.
The cognitive gap between generations is narrowing.
Smartphone addiction has been linked to mental problems such as anxiety.
This chemical element has been one of the most difficult to study due to its high radioactivity and instability.
The sun's magnetic field originates near its surface, which could enhance our ability to predict disruptive solar storms.
Even though demand for electricity rises, the share of renewable energy is increasing.
It takes over a billion years of high pressure cooking deep inside the Earth's mantle to make diamonds. But this synthetic variety took just a quarter of an hour to make.
This armor wasn't just for show. It could have seen deadly combat during the epic Trojan War.
The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that humans and their relatives fall into). Neanderthals are also vital for understanding the uniqueness or otherwise of our species, Homo sapiens. We shared an ancestor with the […]
How a trick used by lizards can help us make safer buildings.
Drones have come a long way in only a few years -- and they're about to become even more powerful.
The specters of war have haunted soldiers since humans first waged war on one another.
Research into how the human brain stores information could lead to treatments for people who struggle with everyday tasks.
These cities had a lot of gardens and green spaces in between homes and other buildings
AI computers could operate in extreme environments like Venus, thanks to new heat-resistant technology.
This scientist is built different.
How exactly do anaesthetic drugs shut down the brain? We still don’t have a complete picture, but a new study just got us a step closer.
Intelligence, a blend of genetics and environment, centers on problem-solving abilities and is best enhanced through learning and formal education.
It's an important puzzle piece in showing how the pyramids were built.
Scientists successfully revive frozen brain tissue, paving the way for advanced neurological research.
The concept is part airplane part rocket ship.
A geomagnetic storm of the same intensity as recorded during pre-Industrial times could cause trillions of dollars worth of damage and untold chaos.
AI technology speeds up the creation of diabetes prevention tools, with broader disruption anticipated across other fields.
Humans, like many animals, spend a lot of time playing, an activity that may develop essential skills and foster cooperation, supporting our complex social structures.
Scientists uncover the origins and long-distance dispersal of the iconic baobab tree.
Researchers have created a version of washi that is not only stronger, but also completely biodegradable.
