The Minoans are also famous for building the labyrinth which, according the legend, housed the Minotaur.

The deep sea is a magnificently mysterious place.

This "new" diet has been around for thousands of years.

We've come full circle.

Ticks thrive in warm weather, but you can protect your dog with grooming, environmental controls, and vet-approved treatments.

China has a stranglehold on the global rare earths supply. Norway may loosen it.

Researchers fine-tuned the leaf angle of sugarcane plants — and the results were striking.

Some of the most outstanding minds of our time.

Our long-term fight against viruses continues — but we're getting new weapons.

We won't have a dog translator anytime soon, but we're slowly understanding man's best friend.

Despite not being herbivorous, snow leopards seem to eat more plants than you'd think.

Scientific papers rarely have images this spectacular in them.

Archaeologists have finally proven that Romans used black henbane. But how did they use it?

Your favorite treat is about to become better for you and the planet.

We're entering unprecedented territory more and more.

Wood isn't the first material that comes to mind for building satellites. But it may be just what we need.

This is a very exciting result in our fight against cancer.

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.

The Atlantic really looks like a pond, doesn't it?

People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.

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...

Researchers have found the "missing link" required for the technology.

This common idea is actually a load of fizz.

Recycling used cement could dramatically lower the industry's emissions.

Cuddling with cows provides a unique and powerful boost to emotional well-being. It's a fresh take on animal-assisted therapy.

The technique is thought to have contributed to myths about sea monsters.

Personalized medicine? How about a robot that repairs your tissue from the inside

The cognitive gap between generations is narrowing.

Smartphone addiction has been linked to mental problems such as anxiety.

The water we don't see is being depleted fast.

This unique piece of ancient armor reveals a cultural exchange across a continent.

Drones have come a long way in only a few years -- and they're about to become even more powerful.

These cities had a lot of gardens and green spaces in between homes and other buildings

It's an important puzzle piece in showing how the pyramids were built.

They're more like cousins than siblings.

Researchers have created a version of washi that is not only stronger, but also completely biodegradable.

We're uncovering Egyptian relics without a single shovel.

Plant-based diets have become more than a trend; they are now a cornerstone of many health recommendations. Suboptimal diets, rich...

Several jokes were disqualified for "scientific inaccuracy," said organizers — "and rather a lot for lewdness."

It's hot and it's about to get even hotter.

In cities across the United States, a silent disparity is brewing in the shade.

Alcohol poisoning is a surprisingly common problem. Soon, we may have a better way to treat it.

Running is one thing humans are really good at. Could that be owed to hunting?

This is one of the quirkiest adaptations in nature.

Cicadas aren't dangerous and they're pretty amazing.

No more "eternal snows" in Venezuela.

The "global elite" wants everyone to "eat bugs". Or something. Anyway, ban it.

The tunnel is large enough to fit three buses side by side.