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First discovered in a bomb crater, the Mithraeum has had a long journey back underground.
Intelligence positively correlates with good leadership -- but only up to a point.
There's no such thing as clean coal.
The 150-million-year-old dinosaur tracks are excellently preserved.
Traffic jams are horrible -- biking can save us the hassle.
An ingenious technique could enable us to witness some of the strongest gravitational waves.
You have the ancient Georgians to thank for your favourite wine.
Our planet's most valuable 'natural jewels' might disappear if we don't do something about it.
We need to take corrective measures fast or we risk losing the only home we've ever known.
Scientists took inspiration from digital compression to 'zip' DNA.
Antarctica hasn't always been the icy wasteland it is today.
Putting his money where his mouth is: Gates invests massively into addressing Alzheimer's disease.
A sign that far more ambitious action is required in order to avoid runaway climate change.
Old world, new tricks.
The Brits are still healthy overall, but obesity rates are reaching startling levels.
They kept this method for 300 to 400 years.
Smart clothing just got sleeker.
The oceans and continents aren't as fixed as we tend to think of them.
Living in a sterile, controlled environment make lab mice not such a good model for human diseases.
Can you guess which room in the house has the most diverse bug community?
Each of the two belts surrounds the Earth in a sort of doughnut-shaped formation.
For once, something that tastes good is actually healthy for you.
It also showcases how powerful computer simulations can be in fighting viruses.
A new GMO crop could help millions with micronutrient deficiencies.
Good news from Italy!
Until now, we didn't know if the two greeted with a handshake or a bloodbath.
Hello sir, it is me, the Nigerian prince.
Put that glass down, researchers warn.
Nature can be brutal.
Dinosaurs had a 9/10 chance they'd make it -- but they drew the short straw.
The project wouldn't have been possible without the support of local communities.
Thankfully, nobody was hurt.
Cat allergens reduce the incidence of asthma in newborns by a factor of two.
New Zealand is one of the greenest countries on the planet, but they still have a lot of work to do.
Growing strong!
An Advil and Tylenol cocktail might be just as strong as opioids in dealing with the pain.
It was very different from modern living otters.
The boy was given a new chance at life.
A unique astronomical event is leaving many scientists scratching their heads.
This study was able to keep the viruses working on bacteria for three months.
It's supposed to be one of the first galaxies.
Too big for a planet, too small for a star.
Taking a look at BrainFacts.org's surprisingly fun new feature.
Sheep may be much smarter than we give them credit for.
Researchers are encouraged to publish null results. Science needs them just as much as positive findings.
In a way, we're all the descendants of these rats.
Life's always greener on the other side. Even if that's the ocean.
Shortly after the therapy, the aged cells started dividing and had longer telomeres.
Their mission is to reduce mosquito populations.
Humans aren't the only ones.
