Astronomers discover a clump of black holes around our galaxy’s center
For the first time, astronomers have managed to confirm the existence of a black hole population surrounding the core of...
Vikings may have used crystals to navigate during cloudy weather
It's a magnificent story that's got it all -- Vikings, crystals, and computer models.
Bahrain announces new, massive 80-billion-barrels shale oil reservoir
Is this good news or bad news?
Rare dinosaur footprint fossils give clues into a forgotten era
These tracks lead to a different world.
X-Rays could sterilise alien planets that would be otherwise habitable
It's a small chance, but having a small chance of something wiping out all of life on a planet still...
Gravitational waves might be created at the centre of most galaxies
Looks like we can expect more gravitational waves in the near future.
The Milky Way might be getting bigger
The Milky Way galaxy is on an eating spree.
Researchers map out the age of the Milky Way’s “heart”
Our galaxy still holds many secrets.
Astronomers use gravity to zoom in on incredibly distant star
A new take on the whole 'twinkle twinkle' thing.
Scientists describe the person who’s most likely to rise up against antisocial behavior: extrovert, confident, and altruistic
We all want to be the hero in our lives, but we don't really like standing up for what's right.
Good-looking people are more likely to feel that life is fair
When life gives you lemons... you think of it as a very sour place.
In California, coffee retailers must now have cancer warning, judge rules
What do you think about this decision?
Researchers investigate intriguing ‘baby’ tyrannosaur fossil
It's an extremely well-preserved fossil, but for now, it raises more questions than it answers.
Several 13,000 year-old human footprints discovered on Canadian Pacific coast
'Every step you take' meets archaeology.
Study analyzes the environmental impact of chocolate production — and it’s not pretty
No one's saying you shouldn't eat chocolate, but at least you should be aware of its impact.
NASA creates stunning visualization of melting snowflake
Something as simple as a snowflake melting can be very difficult to understand.
Rubber duckies are a haven for bacteria, new study shows
Adorable little dirty rubber duckies.
In a galaxy far, far away, Dark Matter appears to be missing
The elusive dark matter surprises us once again... this time by being absent.
Brown bear moms raise their cubs differently due to hunting
Our actions often have unexpected consequences.
Contrary to popular belief, the Amazon basin was a vibrant, culturally-diverse area
Modern technology is revealing more about ancient civilizations.
Scientists find evidence of 1755 earthquake in pond sediment
It's like forensics, but for earthquakes.
Children with autism are actually less likely to be vaccinated, new study finds
I'll be seeing you in the comment section.
How to say the perfect ‘Hello’ — according to science
Imagine the most charming person coming into the room and saying 'Hi!'. With a simple greeting, he or she can...
Mesolithic people were able to withstand dramatic climate shocks, new study shows
These ancient populations were impressively resilient.
US Beef eaters are responsible for half of food-related emissions
The takeaway message is simple: eat less meat, especially beef.
Scientists create earwig-inspired origami, with potential applications in space travel, foldable electronics, and tents
The tiny earwig's wing could lead to better space probes and tents.
An astronomer thought he discovered a new, bright star — turns out, it was just Mars
It's the rediscovery of the year.
Surreal, six-inch mummy with an elongated skull finally described by scientists
Spoiler alert: not an alien.
Researcher captures stunning video of Antarctic minke whales
Minke whales are grossly understudied, but researchers hope to fix that.
Some 70,000 years ago, a rogue star duo whooshed by our solar system — and early humans probably saw it
If you happened to be alive 70,000 years ago, you'd be in for quite a show.
Well-done meat may raise your blood pressure
It may be delicious, but it's not good for you.
Triceratops may have had horns to advertise good genes and attract mates
It's always about sex, isn't it?
Strange object ‘Oumuamua likely came from another solar system
We're still learning much from our interstellar visitor.
Glacier melting is beyond the point of no return — at least for this century
We're beyond a tipping point, but not all is lost yet.
What is a Supervolcano?
Some volcanoes really are super.
Smoked foods are more tasty, but also more unhealthy
The filters they designed actually make the food even tastier.
Most Americans aren’t really healthy, study finds
Unfortunately... not so many good news this time.
Scientists write molecular cookbook for our gut bacteria
It's a whole new type of cookbook.
Martian oceans may have been aided by massive volcanoes, research suggests
A song of fire and water, on Mars.
AI spots thousands of craters on the Moon — including over 6,000 previously undiscovered ones
The AIs are getting better and better.
Volcano eruption might have pushed Iceland towards Christianity
A mythical song of gods and volcanoes.
For the first time, researchers record a volcanic thunder
Impossible means nothing if you're a geologist.
Python moms take care of their offspring, surprising researchers
Mother love -- with fangs.
Evidence of early innovation pushes back human evolutionary timeline
Our ancestors made symbolic use of color pigments and employed advanced tools earlier than previously thought.
Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt is still ‘evolving’
Ceres doesn't get as much love as Pluto, but perhaps it should.
Staying fit is a great way to stave off dementia
Want to avoid dementia? Just stay fit.
Body on a chip could usher in a new generation of drug testing
This could greatly reduce the need for animal testing, and usher in a new age of drug development.
Kick-‘em-Jenny: Scientists get rare chance to study volcano as it’s erupting
It's the most unusual volcano name I've ever seen.
15 new planets discovered — one is potentially habitable
Three of the newly-discovered planets are so-called super-Earths.