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Eurasian coots are unknowingly creating plastic archives of the Anthropocene.
Musk has become the ultimate disinformation machine.
From a groundbreaking find to a global disaster. This is how one species and human error endangered amphibians everywhere.
Young readers are fueling a surprising bookstore renaissance.
New research suggests that the Flagstones site in Dorset may be linked to Stonehenge.
Now joining the list of microbes are these strange structures called obelisks.
The two companies have different approaches, but is one better?
New research reveals that both bonobos and chimpanzees use sexual behavior to ease social tension
Social media is reshaping masculinity—for the worse.
The G1 robot isn’t just agile — it’s learning kung fu.
That's a whole million years earlier than what we previously thought.
Sexus Botanicus, by Joanne Anton, is a lovely exploration of the surprising habits of plants and their pollinators.
The future of transportation is electric as internal combustion engine cars are in decline.
Climate shifts fueled famine, war, and the rise of empires.
Measles doesn’t just cause a rash—it erases immune memory, leaving survivors vulnerable for years.
These marks found with footprints could be from 22,000-year-old primitive sleds, making them the oldest vehicle tracks.
An artist has created the world’s smallest LEGO sculpture — so tiny it’s barely larger than a white blood cell.
ESA’s metal 3D printer aboard the ISS could revolutionize space exploration by enabling self-sufficient missions.
For decades, Kotoku Wamura was mocked for building an enormous floodgate in his village. But when a massive tsunami struck, his vision saved an entire town.
Good climate news is hard to come by, but a new UK report suggests that reaching net zero emissions is definintely achievable.
A child in West Texas has become the first US measles death in a decade. The child was unvaccinated.
The occasional splurge can have long-lasting consequences.
As if weight loss wasn't hard enough, your body seems to have evolved a system that fights against weight changes.
A single injection of a healthy gene allowed blind children to recognize objects, shapes, and even read — offering hope for future blindness treatments.
Even the Tooth Fairy’s payouts are shrinking, although the stock markets are doing fine.
Bird flu H5N1 is now considered endemic in cows. Essentially, it has become a lot harder to control.
It's a tragedy we shouldn't repeat.
Marine flatworms have perfected smooth, undulating motion over millions of years of evolution. Now, scientists have taken inspiration to create a highly agile robot.
This breakthrough could democratize weather prediction and help communities better prepare for extreme weather events.
Citrus fruits don't just brighten your plate—they may also brighten your mood. New research says citrus fruits are a powerful dietary tool against depression.
A dog might skip a better meal just to eat from a bowl in his favorite color — yellow.
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.
1,337 seconds: that was how long a tokamak was able to maintain plasma.
This bears the hallmark of an authoritarian state.
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 […]
With their prized rocks tucked in built-in pockets, sea otters reveal a surprising tool-wielding intelligence.
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.
From raccoons climbing manholes to alligators lurking in underground waterways, Florida’s stormwater sewers are more than just drainage systems.
As China faces a rapidly aging population, robotic exoskeletons are proving to be more than just a tourist gimmick — they could be a vital tool in elderly care.
Heather Tubigan was just 36 when she found a lump. The diagnosis—breast cancer—was terrifying enough and eliminating the tumor was an extreme relief. But even after her left breast was removed to save her life, another loss lingered: the loss of sensation. Like many women who undergo mastectomy, Tubigan found herself grappling with a numbness […]
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 […]
A new solar-powered direct air capture system not only removes CO₂ from the atmosphere but converts it into syngas, a key precursor for synthetic fuels.
We often talk about water and how important it is to make sure it is clean and unpolluted. But lakes usually fall through the cracks.
Researchers were concerned that solar panels could end up competing with wildlife havens. Turns out, the two aren't mutually exclusive.
McFall had to demonstrate that he could perform all the tasks needed for a long-duration mission — which he did with flying colors.
Archaeologists uncovered remarkably well-preserved remains of a massive Roman basilica beneath a modern commercial building in London
Have some beautiful images from space if flowers aren't quite your thing.
A groundbreaking study explores how bacterial transfer during intercourse — the "sexome" — could help confirm sexual contact when traditional forensics fails.
