Treating cancer was beyond the capabilities of physicians from antiquity, but they still tried their best.

This opens the door for targeted treatments, including the kind involving zapping the brain.

New research suggests some stars collapse directly into black holes without an explosion, solving the mystery of disappearing stars.

This chemical element has been one of the most difficult to study due to its high radioactivity and instability.

The sun's magnetic field originates near its surface, which could enhance our ability to predict disruptive solar storms.

Even though demand for electricity rises, the share of renewable energy is increasing.

It takes over a billion years of high pressure cooking deep inside the Earth's mantle to make diamonds. But this...

This armor wasn't just for show. It could have seen deadly combat during the epic Trojan War.

The specters of war have haunted soldiers since humans first waged war on one another.

AI computers could operate in extreme environments like Venus, thanks to new heat-resistant technology.

This scientist is built different.

Intelligence, a blend of genetics and environment, centers on problem-solving abilities and is best enhanced through learning and formal education.

Scientists successfully revive frozen brain tissue, paving the way for advanced neurological research.

The concept is part airplane part rocket ship.

AI technology speeds up the creation of diabetes prevention tools, with broader disruption anticipated across other fields.

Scientists uncover the origins and long-distance dispersal of the iconic baobab tree.

A newly discovered far-away planet defies planetary formation theories with its extraordinary low density.

Naval warfare is on the brink of a paradigm shift.

New research delves into how pickups shape the sound of electric guitars.

Solar power could replace fossil fuels in high-heat industries like steel and cement manufacturing.

Discovery of ancient viruses in Neanderthal remains may reshape our understanding of their extinction.

Researchers develop a novel transparent bamboo with flame-retardant properties.

The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way...

After the halving, there are good reasons to believe Bitcoin's notoriously unsustainable mining could be turned around.

Explore these fun facts about cicadas, from their unique life cycles to their critical role in ecosystems.

Addressing conspiracy beliefs with tailor-made counterevidence delivered via AI chatbot works remarkably well.

AI reveals that sperm whale clicks form a complex language, not all that different from human speech

Warp drives could be possible through new space-time manipulation techniques.

In his book 'Pox Romana,' Colin Elliott delves into the devastating effects of the Antonine Plague, a pandemic that might...

Recent experiments might have finally confirmed the existence of glueballs, particles made entirely of gluons.

MIT researchers have created a silk fabric that can significantly reduce noise using piezoelectric fibers to counteract or block unwanted...

New research shows that reading fiction boosts empathy, verbal skills, and cognitive ability.

Navy SEAL Ryan Larkin, tormented by the invisible scars of war, instructed his parents to donate his brain to science,...

Research highlights financial barriers and potential solutions for STEM students.

How a weak geomagnetic field might have surprisingly spurred complex life on Earth.

By combining traditional battery and supercapacitor tech, researchers have developed a super 'Frankenstein' battery that combines the best of both...

Innovative blood sampling device mimics leech mechanics for painless, efficient diagnostics.

Cicadas are nature's loudspeakers. Here's why and how they make such a racket.

Tiny and living in the desert, this mole is one of the most elusive mammals of Australia.

Researchers in the UK are enhancing white bread to be as healthy as wholemeal while maintaining its appeal.

New study links panda reproductive issues to specific gut microbes.

New enzyme technology could transform some blood types into universal donor blood, addressing global blood shortages.

The lavish tomb may contain secrets about the last years of the once mighty Chu state.

Previous estimates of T-rex's brain power were vastly overestimated.

You can now turn old low-res videos into 4K.

A new study finds the emotional impact of dog theft is like losing a family member.

When a new Mayan ruler came onto the scene, he wanted a clean slate.

Some of the chapters may be coded gynecology texts, hidden to keep commoners away from this knowledge.

The new alloy shows promise for future high-efficiency aerospace engines.

When the other party doesn't agree, you may feel unheard even when they're actually listening.