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Researchers uncover record-breaking protein, shedding light on harmful algal blooms and potential new medicines.
The heinous act was caught on tape as well.
A new modelling study shows that without climate adaptation, plenty of people would lose their life every year.
New insights into Earth's mantle challenge our understanding of geology and life.
The technique could be used for a wide array of urban studies.
Ray Kurzweil envisions a future where our minds merge seamlessly with machines, unlocking a new era of intelligence and immortality —but at what cost?
Flying on an airplane switches time zones too quickly, leaving no time for our bodies to adjust.
The unexpected delay raises serious concerns about Boeing's Starliner capsule.
Living within half a kilometer from pesticide use during early pregnancy or even prior to conception may be a problem.
Anecdotal evidence from their caregivers suggests that cats exhibit grieving behavior over lost household companions.
During the lead-up to recent volcanic eruptions near the city of Grindavík, scientists documented graben formation in real time.
Cheap, hi-tech bandages may be coming soon to a hospital near you.
A simple trick you can do at home can clean your water from the vast majority of microplastics.
LEDs are probably still the most efficient option for lighting.
The satellites are even more potent than we thought.
It seems to already be present in several countries.
Study reveals that physical attractiveness in high school yearbook photos is linked to lifespan.
The coins were likely used to pay Greek and barbarian merceneries.
It's been 50 years since one of the most unethical studies in the history of science was exposed to the public.
Our war against drug-resistant pathogens isn't going so well. Pseudoscorpion venom could help.
The discovery of Göbekli Tepe changed our understanding of Neolithic civilizations. We might have only scratched the surface.
It is neither hardwood nor softwood. However, it's great at storing the atmospheric carbon.
There's no "ceiling" apparently to how much money can contribute to happiness.
Step aside dopamine, you're not the only one calling the shots.
Early Homo floresiensis was even smaller than previously thought and may have evolved from isolated Homo erectus populations.
Meteorites keep the Moon's fragile atmosphere alive.
Firebricks could act as better batteries for renewable energy.
Ancient DNA discovery could be game-changer for woolly mammoth de-extinction efforts.
Ancient Egyptians might have used hydraulic systems in pyramid construction.
This can be a very useful tool against mosquito-spread diseases like malaria.
How do you take decisions in the supermarket? Apparently, there's a lot of science to it.
To move the drugs forward, manufacturers may need to follow the agency’s advice for elevating the quality of evidence.
People generally find mental exertion highly unpleasant — so props to those who still do it anyway.
Meet solid knitting, 3D printing's close cousin that makes sophisticated solid objects out of yarn that are both sustainable and reconfigurable.
We need to figure out how to keep astronauts' muscles in tip top shape for longer missions.
Consumption of ultra-processed foods was highest in young teenagers and teens from deprived areas.
Experts calclate the Olympics' impact at 31 beef burgers or 83 bottles of wine per person.
Scientific evidence confirms the Scythians made artifacts from enemy skin, proving Herodotus' ancient tales true.
Could the Moon be the secret to protecting endangered animals?
Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time in 20 years. “I feel fantastic,” he said. Like millions of others, Mikhael credits the new class of weight loss drugs. […]
The find has excited scientists, but other explanations are possible.
Reviving ancient flavors, scientists brew beer using yeast from 3,000-year-old pottery.
Yartsa gunbu, or the 'Viagra of the Himalayas', is more expensive than gold. However, it is facing extinction due to overharvesting.
It doesn't look like much to the untrained eye, but experts say it could be a 130,000-year-old sculpture.
New research reveals why certain paper is more likely to cause cuts.
Most hydrogen is not green, but this one is. Plus, it can be produced on a moving vessel.
These amphibian ladies will resort to extreme tactics if that means avoiding pestering males.
Any long-term mission will require a supply of medicine — but after expiration, medicine can become ineffective or even harmful.
The researchers have developed prototype watches and jewelry using the new super-black wood.
Many have welcomed the decision but radical change is always challenging.
