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The Iron Age skull could have been nailed to either instill fear or rever the dead.
Bird flu H5N1 is now considered endemic in cows. Essentially, it has become a lot harder to control.
If successful, Europe could begin weaning themselves from United States reliance.
Tea time isn't just relaxing. It could be cleaning your water of harmful contaminants.
It's a tragedy we shouldn't repeat.
A polar bear fetching a stick and other jaw-dropping moments from this year's World Nature Photography Awards.
Marine flatworms have perfected smooth, undulating motion over millions of years of evolution. Now, scientists have taken inspiration to create a highly agile robot.
You can't go wrong including these nuts and seeds into your diet for a healthier brain.
This breakthrough could democratize weather prediction and help communities better prepare for extreme weather events.
The Milky Way's tidal forces may be shaping the Oort Cloud's inner structure into a spiral shape.
When mice find an unconscious companion, they spring into action — biting, pawing, and even pulling tongues to help them recover.
A dog might skip a better meal just to eat from a bowl in his favorite color — yellow.
GPR data from China's Zhurong rover reveals Mars once had beaches and waves pointing to a global ocean.
Ancient DNA traces the Huns' journey from Mongolia to Europe. But this wasn't straightforward.
Scientists turn Peto's paradox on its head.
While golf remains a pastime for the affluent, occupying enormous tracts of valuable land globally, renewable energy projects face resistance due to limited available space.
Organic solar panels just hit a critical milestone — solar windows could be just around the corner.
It's Britain's bloodiest prehistoric massacre.
The most explosive fuel in the universe could power humanity’s first starship.
The mechanisms of evolution may change according to the challenges of the environment.
The Mediterranean Diet will always be a gold standard, but it’s time to put the Atlantic Diet on the map.
It's the copper specifically out of which most break pads are made that is concerning.
Different kinds of severe weather, including multiple kinds at once, have different impacts on the grid in different places.
1,337 seconds: that was how long a tokamak was able to maintain plasma.
Ancient Australia’s predator hierarchy was flipped — giant raptors ruled while T. rex-like dinosaurs stayed small.
A mysterious deep sea fish has a reputation for predicting disasters.
The tiny blob seen in the photo is actually a NASA astronaut breaking a major space record.
This bears the hallmark of an authoritarian state.
Digital detox seems to work wonders.
The Mononoke tilefish, Branchiostegus sanae, sports striking facial markings reminiscent of San’s tribal paint, symbolizing a call for marine conservation.
Imagine a supervillain attacking you with his unique superpower of creating small black holes. An invisible force zips through your body at unimaginable speed. You feel no push, no heat, yet, deep inside your body, atoms momentarily shift in response to the gravitational pull of something tiny yet immensely dense — a primordial black hole […]
A new “topological” approach to quantum computing may address longstanding challenges with the technology.
With their prized rocks tucked in built-in pockets, sea otters reveal a surprising tool-wielding intelligence.
Unlike most plants that work together with fungi, these orchids have evolved to steal nutrients from them.
Thousands of the nation's brightest are being fired in the most undignified way possible.
Scientists have for the first time mapped the 3D structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere, uncovering violent winds and bizarre weather patterns.
Human flu and avian flu are running rampant through the US.
Discovered beneath a Lloyds Bank in York, the world's largest fossilized human poop is a scientific treasure.
The first royal tomb discovered in a century offers new clues to ancient Egypt’s most powerful dynasty.
The first 4G network on the moon could pave the way for future lunar colonies and Mars missions.
What mice with a human mutation reveals about the evolution of speech.
From raccoons climbing manholes to alligators lurking in underground waterways, Florida’s stormwater sewers are more than just drainage systems.
Ever wondered why you won't find kangaroos outside Australia? It all started with massive climate change millions of years ago.
The warm flicker and aroma of scented candles can create an atmosphere of comfort and relaxation. But beneath this cozy feel, scientific research is uncovering a troubling truth: these products are polluting the very air you breathe. Recent studies have revealed that all scented candles, even “flame-free” scented products—like wax melts—emit nanoparticles comparable to pollution […]
This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.
Small studies link Ozempic and similar drugs to rare but serious eye conditions. However, experts say there's no need to panic yet.
Baby loggerhead turtles do an adorable "dance" when they sense food. This could help scientists uncover how they navigate the oceans.
Could we ever overcome our primal nature? The survival of civilization may be at stake.
Researchers were concerned that solar panels could end up competing with wildlife havens. Turns out, the two aren't mutually exclusive.
Archaeologists uncovered remarkably well-preserved remains of a massive Roman basilica beneath a modern commercial building in London
