Social behavior in mammals is as old as dinosaurs, fossil shows
"These fossils are game changers," said the researchers.
Scientists reconstruct the brain of one of the oldest dinosaurs in unprecedented detail
Dinosaurs in the same lineage were some of the largest creatures to walk the Earth -- but this tiny predator...
Neanderthal milk teeth show their babies were raised and weaned similar to us
Tree ring-like growth lines in baby Neanderthal teeth suggest they were first weaned at around 6 months of age.
Early SpaceX Starlink users claim they’re ‘streaming 4K with zero buffering’
Beta testers for SpaceX's internet satellite network are reporting good connections so far.
Big-eyed spiders that cast nets like gladiators can hear prey despite lacking ears
These freaky looking spiders can sense incoming prey from more than two meters away.
Astronomers scout metal-rich asteroid thought to be worth 10,000 quadrillion dollars
Its astronomical value is another reason why we should invest more in space.
Modern graffiti leads scientists to 27,000-year-old cave art in Spain
The Gravettian art culture famous for stone age Venus statues was more widespread than previously thought.
Gourmet pterosaurs constantly improved their flight — until they were wiped out by killer asteroid
These flying reptiles dominated the skies until they were wiped out by a killer asteroid.
Coral taller than the Empire State Building found in the Great Barrier Reef
The newly identified reef could contain many species new to science.
Even vampire bats social distance when they get sick
Common Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus). The COVID-19 pandemic has taught millions of people across the world at least one valuable...
The mystery of coronavirus loss of smell may be rooted in the brain
Changes in the metabolism of sugar in the brain may be responsible for the characteristic loss of sense of smell.
World’s smallest boat is so tiny it could sail inside of a human hair
It's super cute, too!
Recycling is important. It’s also overrated. Here’s what truly makes a dent in environmental pollution
Always remember the 3Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. But in this order!
Electromagnetic fields treat type 2 diabetes in mice
A unique project suggests that diabetes could one day be treated by electromagnetic fields.
Scientists resurrect mysterious missing tectonic plate beneath Canada
A long-debated missing tectonic plate beneath Northern Canada has been confirmed with 3D mapping technology.
One-eyed, baby albino shark might be the product of climate change
The fishermen who caught the bizarre creature were left speechless.
World’s largest solar farm will produce 10GW of power in Australia — but most of it will end up in Singapore
The solar farm is so huge it will be easily visible from space.
This beetle’s armor can survive being run over by a car. Here’s why it’s nearly indestructible
Insights into what makes these insects so tough could inspire a new class of materials.
A broken toilet and faulty oxygen supply ruined the night on the International Space Station
The crew was in no danger but the ISS is showing its age.
This protein explains why you get acne — and may offer a new way to cure it
Scientists now have a more actionable target for the treatment of acne.
After scanning canine brains: “Dogs are people, too,” says neuroscientist
A neuroscientist believes dogs experience love and attachment comparable to a human child.
Infant feeding bottles may release millions of microplastics during formula preparation
Although this may sound alarming, scientists say that parents shouldn't necessarily be concerned.
Millennials across the world are dissatisfied with democracy
There's a widening gap between how the youth and older generations perceive democracy.
How ants grew super-strong muscles after losing their wings
Worker ants evolved strong thorax muscles for carrying loads many times their weight after losing their ability to fly.
Scientists finally make a room-temperature superconductor. But there’s a catch
The price that had to be paid was a pressure thousands of times higher than at the bottom of the...
Venus flytrap with no brain or nervous system senses prey with short-memory trick
Calcium flowing through tiny hairs of the plant's leaves determine when the Venus flytrap closes its jaw.
Climate change wiped out five human relatives, new study says. Are we next?
We were just lucky we made it last time climate change threatened our species.
Here’s another tardigrade superpower: a fluorescent shield protects them from deadly UV radiation
These extreme survivors never cease to amaze us!
The stunning GPT-3 AI is a better writer than most humans
Is this AI the death-kneel of virtually all creative industries?
Pluto’s white-peaked mountains are actually covered in methane frost
It's the only place other than Earth in our solar system that's known to have white-peaked mountains
COVID death toll underestimated: Nearly 75,000 more Americans died in spring and summer because of the pandemic
These excess deaths have been indirectly attributed to COVID-19 due to the pandemic's disruptions.
COVID-19 pandemic caused $16 trillion in damage — the greatest threat to the economy since the Great Depression
That's nearly 90% of the US gross domestic product.
Tiny 200-million-year-old teeth show the first mammals were actually more like reptiles
Although they had fur and whiskers, the earliest mammals had long lifespans like reptiles.
AI style guide that flags politically incorrect language and tone snatches $5M funding
It's like Grammarly...but for editors!
Science and art join hands to transition the world toward a sustainable future
A new report outlines the foundation for how science and art should work together to solve the world's most problematic...
Ants quickly adapt to danger, build sand structures to access food and avoid drowning
Intelligence and resilience can be found all across the natural world.
Mole genome reveals why females have both ovaries and testicles
An in-between sex can exist in nature, and moles are a prime example.
Rare and elusive semi-aquatic mice discovered in Africa
'I thought it to be the most beautiful mouse I had ever seen,' said one of the researchers.
Why are young Australians canceling their health insurance in the midst of a pandemic?
Young people are actually getting priced out of private healthcare covers.
Scientist accidentally invents a rechargeable battery that could virtually last forever
Could this be an everlasting battery?
Human ancestors used fire to make stone tools 300,000 years ago
Heating the stone tools improved blade production, a technique that wasn't seen again for thousands of years.
People who are more authentic on social media have high levels of well-being
Keeping your social media profile closer to home improves your emotional health.
Can Blockchain Technologies Combat the Coronavirus?
Could the use of blockchain help to prevent future pandemics?
Fake eggs fitted with GPS track sea turtle traffickers in Central America
The eggs uncovered a 137-kilometer long illegal trade chain.
Megalodon’s giant size was truly unprecedented among all sharks ever
The second largest sharks in geological history were half the size of Megalodon.
Tasmanian devils return to mainland Australia for the first time in 3,000 years
It took a while, but the devils are now back home!
Newly found brain structure explains why some birds are super smart
Scientists find that birds are more human-like than previously thought.
Scientists turn the first picture of a black hole into a movie
The historic image was joined by previous observations of the black hole at the heart of the M87 galaxy.
Beaked whale stays underwater for record-breaking 3 hours and 42 minutes
"We didn't believe it at first," said one of the researchers.
Ten days of binge drinking disrupts neuron connections, causes anxiety and other cognitive problems
Binge drinking didn't destroy neurons, but rather temporarily disrupted connections between them.