Alabaster, a form of gypsum. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Gypsum is a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O)....

Neanderthals crafted sophisticated adhesives from ochre and bitumen.

Friendships that morph into something more are underrated.

Scientists make a breakthrough in understanding how whales sing.

By surpassing the optical diffraction limit, researchers have engineered a DVD-sized disk capable of storing data equivalent to 10,000 Blu-ray...

Researchers have dramatically narrowed down the possible location of the elusive Planet X, a massive, yet undiscovered member of our...

The LignoSat probe aims to tackle air pollution for defunct satellites — but it has other perks.

We may all be aliens.

Norwegian researchers have devised a new tool that looks for signs of burnout.

Nearly six million donkeys are slaughtered each year for their hides to meet the demand for ejiao, a traditional Chinese...

NASA's Perseverance rover captures Phobos eclipsing the sun on Mars.

New research delves into femcels' experiences and their struggle for empowerment amidst romantic frustration.

The ocean is a lifeline, driving climate and supporting biodiversity. Yet, with rising sea levels and increasing acidification, its future...

Analysis of 7.4 million X posts also shows an alarming link between climate skepticism and low vaccination rates.

Could a canine pill pave the way for human anti-aging treatments?

After farmers wiped out the native hunter-gathers, they too would be replaced by nomadic people from the far east.

Scientists discover a frog in India's Western Ghats with a mushroom growing directly from its skin. Something like this has...

Research shows that valuing understanding others over being understood can lead to more fulfilling relationships.

An unconventional study may help researchers make the most effective malaria vaccine yet.

A drop in volcanic CO2 emissions may have once encased Earth in ice from pole to pole.

Hematite forms through various geological processes and is even found on Mars.

Black holes may be less cosmic villains and more like co-creators in the early universe.

Moonquakes shake up plans for human settlements.

Researchers uncover how exactly tardigrades endure extreme conditions, potentially paving the way for new medical innovations.

The object of desire of many fools, pyrite is one of the most fascinating minerals.

You won't like what you hear.

The world of sugar dating is highly nuanced, challenging many of our stereotypes.

The EU and China navigate tensions amid rising green technology trade.

A fresh look at ancient texts reveals a rare glimpse of dementia in history.

Ambient light sensors in smartphones could pose unexpected privacy risks.

Scientists kept a pig's brain alive outside its body for five hours, challenging the boundaries between life, technology, and the...

New studies show that Neanderthals and humans shared northern Europe for thousands of years.

It's perfectly normal to mix the names of loved ones. It's called a cognitive glitch.

Beijing's Betavolt claims a 50-year maintenance-free, nuclear battery.

New findings indicate old childhood growth hormone treatments may be linked to early onset Alzheimer's disease

After a century of speculation, a deep-sea drone may have finally located Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft in the Pacific Ocean.

The 3D scans of ancient ape bones reveal new insights into the evolution of bipedalism.

The hormone seems to diminish the 'audience effect'.

Feeding a vegan diet to a carnivore might sound like a bad idea, but they actually seem to do well.

Alligators survive freezing temperatures by entering brumation, sticking their snouts out of ice-covered waters to breathe.

Researchers found that the bacteria not only consume the plastic but also transform it into something extraordinary.

Using Robopteryx, a robotic model, scientists show that early flightless dinosaurs likely used proto-wings for hunting, not for flight.

Viruses are not just dangerous invaders. Ancient viral legacy is likely key to early human development.

New technology is revealing the world as animals see it.

University of Nottingham scientists created a one-dimensional gas by trapping krypton atoms in carbon nanotubes, offering new insights into atomic...

The dark story of a 17th-century Hungarian countess and her torturous escapades.

If all goes well, it could hit the market in 2-3 years.

The largest trial of a four-day workweek shows promising results for well-being and productivity.

New research is challenging long-held views about this massive prehistoric shark's body shape.

Feldspars are the most abundant class of minerals in the Earth's crust.