Scientists have discovered unique neurons in the brain that respond only to music.

Newton’s financial success was tied to gold mined by enslaved people, a new book reveals.

The shape of a photon Is finally revealed by physicists.

In Arizona’s desert, a 500-year-old cannon sheds light on conquest, resistance, and survival.

Astronomers zoom in on a red supergiant in its final death throes 160,000 light-years away.

Childhood curiosity likely transcended all species of humans.

The father of the Web wants coders to be more responsible and rethink algorithms.

The achievement has potential implications from medicine to materials science.

An ancient Judean seed has grown into a unique tree that may hold healing properties mentioned in the Bible.

Scientists used genes from single-celled relatives of animals in a living mouse.

These clay instruments produce scream-like sounds, which trigger a fear response in the human brain.

A nearly perfect fossil has been waiting patiently to rewrite the story of flight.

Scientists uncover the remarkably preserved remains of a saber-toothed kitten from the Siberian permafrost.

Like the Sun, black holes also have a corona.

New observations suggest that the universe’s oldest galaxies are brighter than expected. Here's why this may be a big deal.

In a distant corner of the cosmos, some ancient galaxies are challenging our grasp of cosmic history.

Most body cam footage stays unseen. But some scientists see an opportunity in leveraging this data.

Researchers used declassified spy satellite images to pinpoint the historic Battle of al-Qadisiyyah

Digital devices were meant to cure our boredom. So why are people feeling more bored than ever?

Navaornis is likened to a sort of Rosetta Stone for decyphering the evolution of bird brains.

Private jet emissions soared by 50% in four years, driven by leisure trips and the ultra-rich.

Sonic imaging revealed millions of fish killed in epic feeding frenzy.

The site may have been a prehistoric gathering site rather than a medieval pen.

This new material promises to cut data center cooling costs and emissions.

Researchers reveal microplastics can influence cloud formation, potentially affecting weather and climate systems

Scientists uncover the mechanics behind Siberia's explosive craters as warming drives methane release.

For some, cannabis can be a sleep savior; for others, a sleep disruptor.

As Trump re-enters office, health experts and scientists warn of new risks.

Even after a 10-week break, muscle strength rebounds surprisingly fast.

NASA’s new laser technology brings deep space communication closer to broadband speeds.

A hidden detail in Michelangelo’s "The Flood" may reveal a woman with breast cancer, adding a shocking twist to the...

Researchers discover that ancient cylinder seals may hold the key to decoding undeciphered proto-cuneiform signs.

China's redesigned Long March 9 rocket signals a shift toward reusable, Starship-like spacecraft.

Researchers propose a stunning new theory for why Neanderthals and humans started to bury their dead at the same time.

The fall of the radio telescope was the result of many overlooked warning signs.

The accidental discovery occurred just months after the bison were reintroduced in the area.

Researchers use quantum mechanics to protect data in deep-learning computations.

Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016. Credit:...

Underwater robots find over 20 new species in the "twilight zone" of the Pacific Ocean.

In northern Poland, DNA and artistry revive a young woman's face, centuries after her death.

Japanese scientists argue that the Milky Way's black hole is shaped like an elongated oval rather than like a "doughnut."

These "cat eye" cameras could one day improve everything from self-driving cars to search-and-rescue drones.

Turns out that monkeys (or chimps) can't randomly type Shakespeare's works even if they were given billions of years to...

For people blinded by age-related disease, an experimental implant opens a window to vision once lost.

The most effective beer glass design at keeping beer cold must have a wide opening.

New laser technology unveils Valeriana, a sprawling Maya metropolis hidden for centuries

Could kissing be a relic from our ancestors' grooming practices? A new study explores the origins.

Now that's what I call a return on investment.

Could elusive axions be gathering in dense clouds around neutron stars? Some scientists certainly think so.

Scientists have coaxed AI to see the Necker Cube illusion the way we do thanks to quantum tunneling.