New material mimics gecko feet to prevent slips on ice, which could avert countless injuries.

We still try to prick up our ears, scientists discover.

This chanmail-like material can morph and adapt like fluids or solids.

New robot uses animal-inspired motion to help you feel less stressed.

Lead pollution started peaking when the Romans took over the Aegean coastline.

Estimate anything in the world with a napkin and a pen.

Escalating risks from nuclear tensions, climate threats, and emerging technologies drive a dire update.

Researchers use CRISPR to overcome seemingly insurmontable reproductive barriers — but that doesn't mean this could work for humans.

Apparently, when we put aside social norms, most people are drawn to younger partners.

An amateur fossil hunter in Denmark unearthed a rare regurgitalite, shedding light on Cretaceous-era diets.

Archaeologists pinpoint the site of King Harold’s elite residence, depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, using a surprising clue: an 11th-century...

Scientists tap into the power of AI to simulate eons of evolution and design a new protein.

Life is tough as an alpha male — if you're a baboon.

What a 15-year study reveals about the power of beauty in the workplace.

A Tesla launched in space in 2018 was mistaken for an asteroid in 2025.

For a few months, Earth had a second moon — a tiny asteroid that may have been a piece of...

The fastest planetary winds ever found are tearing across a distant gas giant.

Ancient Rome achieved urban milestones centuries ahead of its time, with innovations like shopping malls, public welfare, and even the...

Altermagnetism could transform electronics, offering faster, more efficient, and sustainable alternatives to traditional magnetic materials.

An Australian researcher went undercover to learn more about how Broscience experiments with dangerous drugs — and found a surprising...

Ancient ripples suggest a warmer, wetter past for the Red Planet that supported open water on its surface.

Scientists have discovered a subtle, slow-moving creep in lab experiments that could hold the key to predicting catastrophic earthquakes before...

Russian Roulette is deadly game that likely spawned from a work of fiction.

The $600-million machine is powered by over 11 million cutting-edge processors.

The tale of splitting the atom isn't just about America—it's a journey from New Zealand to Manchester, led by the...

https://youtu.be/gX-WVWWEVEU When humans dream of venturing farther into the cosmos, one question looms: how do we sustain life and the...

A gut microbe could naturally regulate sugar cravings and blood sugar levels, offering a promising alternative to drugs like Ozempic.

Even bathroom habits can reveal the social lives of our closest relatives.

It seems AI assistants that can solve advanced problems could be around the corner; but what does that really mean...

The surprising paradigm shift could lead to much more protective sunscreens and effective skin treatments.

How two new strange infinities challenge mathematical order.

Since the 1960s, US-born citizens are twice as likely to be incarcerated as immigrants.

One of the most famous artworks of the ancient world reads almost like a map of the Roman Empire's power.

Researchers find a mathematical key to understanding how AI makes decisions.

Old photos rewrite the story of an Egyptian dinosaur lost to World War II.

Scientists reveal the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, with Newcastle's "Big Boy" reigning supreme.

Every fall, a hillside in Oregon flashes a giant, yellow smiley face of trees.

Mars is a strange place and any humans born there are bound to look radically different over thousands or even...

Scientists in Australia redefine quantum error correction using Schrödinger’s cat as a metaphor for resilience.

Is the future of hair regrowth hidden in 2-deoxy-D-ribose?

Tectonic forces add a new twist to the mystery of Rujm el-Hiri’s concentric circles.

Even in a world of absolute equals, small strokes of luck can shape survival and evolutionary success in nature.

Laser-stimulated fluorescence unveils intricate Chancay tattoos.

High-profile mass shootings inspire copycats years later, fueled by shared traits and media exposure.

Thin, disordered films of niobium phosphide conduct electricity better than copper, researchers found in a new study.

Seawater may be plentiful, but its salty drawbacks make it a last resort for battling flames.

Scientists uncover a pulsating system that flushes out brain waste during non-REM sleep.

She was allergic to Brazil nuts, but it wasn’t any she ate that sent her to the hospital.

Recently studied murals suggest a powerful female leader once ruled the Moche.

Surgeons removed the man's "breakdance bulge" and the patient is now okay.