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One bear. Six years. One hidden history of pollution brought to light by a laser.
Their breakthrough could one day let you grow lifesaving drugs in your backyard.
Daily short mindfulness sessions significantly reduce depression and anxiety while encouraging healthier lifestyles.
This $27,500 robot is the latest in a series of humanoid robots that have hit the market.
Knowing what's inside your food has never been so easy.
Early humans may have prized volcanic balls for over a million years.
Researchers push back the origin story of cerapodan dinosaurs by two million years.
New research suggests infants can form memories far earlier than previously thought, but where do they go?
A wacky-looking hollow device is giving perpetual motion machine vibes.
A silent but deadly epidemic is creeping through North America and scientists are sounding the alarm.
The "Age of Electricity" is here.
Happiness is hard or maybe even impossible to truly measure. Yet every year, researchers try to do it anyway. The World Happiness Report, an annual ranking that crunches vast amounts of Gallup polling data, has once again crowned Finland the happiest country on Earth. The 2025 rankings tell an intriguing story: Nordic countries dominate, the […]
Some cells reorganize into living 'bots' long after the organism perished.
It could help patients regain movement by targeting brain rhythms.
Apparently, Sierra Leone is both very round and quite rectangular.
Astronauts in space have the same benefits as any federal employee out on a business trip.
The supercentenarian’s gut health may hold the key to longevity.
The rocks of Mount Everest’s peak made an epic journey from seafloor to summit.
Sometimes, the simplest solutions—moving more, staying strong, and managing stress—are the best we have.
New research reveals an extraordinary journey across the Pacific that defies what we thought was possible.
Scientists have modified bacteria to produce biodegradable plastics from simple sugars.
China’s Chang’e 6 mission uncovers evidence of a molten lunar magma ocean and a violent ancient impact.
New research suggests tiny electrical charges in water droplets could have fueled the chemical reactions that led to life.
Is the way we've been counting the world's population wrong all along?
mRNA vaccines were first developed years ago to target cancers and now they're really starting to show promise.
A new study suggests that an optimized AI model could detect harmful social media comments with 87% accuracy.
If today's Universe were an adult human, at 380,000 years old it would be only a few hours old.
Lung cancer often goes undetected until it’s too late. But a new urine test developed by Cambridge scientists could change that.
This new method of converting sewage sludge cuts CO2 emissions by 99.5% compared to conventional methods.
In recent years, a growing body of research has unveiled a compelling connection between oral health and cardiovascular well-being. While brushing and flossing are traditionally associated with preventing cavities and gum disease, these practices may also play an important role in safeguarding your heart. But how does it all work? Inflammation is a bridge to […]
They're affectionately called "Loyal Wingmen".
Painting ships like zebras was a bold move, but it likely didn't fool U-boats. Something else worked though.
Some Pro Life advocates may actually be subconsciously more fixated on the lives of the parents.
Ancient artists used perfume to bring their statue to life.
The island's unique geology is breathtaking.
The study suggests gun proliferation carries more risks than self-defense benefits.
Scientists develop an AI-powered model that reveals the hidden biological clock within our hormones.
Language is one of the biggest force multipliers in our species. It appeared earlier than expected.
There may be an ocean's worth of water trapped inside rocks miles below the surface.
Sound enclaves let you listen in private without headphones.
The discovery is keeping astronomers on their toes about how planets are formed.
Radcliffe might be responsible for the Ice Age. You read that right.
Marriage increases the risk of obesity for men, but not women, researchers find.
This speck-sized chip could be incorporated in anything from smart pills to environmental sensors.
Tariffs, market jitters, and history’s lessons all paint a concerning economic picture.
There's a strong tendancy to see political rivals as villains -- and this is a problem for democracyh.
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor with no experience treating patients, is set to become the director of the NIH.
LEGO is turning ocean waste into playtime innovation.
Researchers say tiny plastic debris may help bacteria become more resistant to antibiotics.
A rock used as a school decoration turned out to be a fossil treasure trove.
