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By scrutinizing millions of wood cells in ancient trees, scientists decode climate records, confirming the pivotal role of human-caused climate change.
It could have been up to three times heavier than the blue whale, the largest animal in the modern world.
Phobias are irrational, intense fears of specific things or situations. Here’s how you can beat them.
Study reconstructed the evolutionary history of bees.
Study looked at plant nurseries across the country and found big gaps.
It could one day help with the control of insect populations.
The human microbiome is fascinating and it's important that we understand it.
Not good news for the climate.
In an innovative blend of old and new, MIT engineers have designed an energy-storing supercapacitor using time-tested materials.
It's the oldest example of systematic coal use in history.
The industry wants to make green energy even greener.
Scientists X-rayed the sword, shedding new light on the ancient weapon and its potential owner.
T-cells do more than help you against infections. They can also fight cancer.
It’s the earliest known evidence of the dish preparation in the region
The ancient worms have been dormant since the time when humans co-existed with Neanderthals.
Big cities such as New York, Phoenix, New Orleans and San Francisco are especially affected.
A congressional committee is looking for answers.
Records will likely continue to be broken as the climate crisis kicks in.
Video games can teach us a lot about economic decision-making in real life.
The discovery challenges our understanding of women's involvement in warfare during the Iron Age.
Scientists have finally unraveled the mystery behind the powerful volcanic eruptions that catapult diamonds from deep within the Earth, scattering these precious gemstones across the planet's surface.
Nuclear propulsion could cut a trip to Mars to just 3 to 4 months.
Olympus Mons could have been a volcanic island in the middle of a now-vanished Martian ocean.
A Colombian breeding program is fighting the croc's extinction.
They're not exactly jamming, but stars can actually be heard if you listen carefully.
The new movie gets a lot of things right, and many of its issues are prevalent to this day.
The IPCC had ruled this out in its previous climate models.
AI may look all set to replace human artists, engineers, writers, and coders, but preachers are probably safe.
Sales of electric vehicles continue to scale up and countries are rushing to install chargers.
The risk might not be worth the reward, especially with with so many alternatives available
It’s the most extensive evidence to date that breaks this myth about immigrants.
Curiosity wins the memory game! But stress can help you focus on where the money's at.
These multipronged T-cells could be levereged in novel therapies that make our immune system more effective at killing cancer.
Researchers forecast more frequent extreme weather events.
You can add an extra 24 years to your life just by adopting these lifestyle changes.
It’s a proof of concept and it will be followed by a clinical trial
Scientists investigate potential drug exposure among sharks in the Florida Keys, raising concerns about the impact on marine life and the environment.
Drones have already become an important part of warfare. THOR wants to handle that.
As science and folklore collide, statistical findings contradict the giant eel as Nessy hypothesis.
Scientists are learning how water may be available during the formation of terrestrial planets, potentially increasing their chances of habitability.
Report by Greenpeace warns of an unfair competitive advantage for airlines.
Turns out, what's good for human health is often what's good for the natural world as well.
Breastfeeding has been linked with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortality.
Ever wondered why you won't find kangaroos outside Australia? It all started with massive climate change millions of years ago.
These are extraordinary fishes.
Study looks at the real diets of over 55,000 people in the UK.
Researchers have identified nearly imperceptible shifts along fault zones up to 2 hours before large earthquakes, potentially paving the way for better earthquake warning systems.
The spreading boulders look like a slowly expanding group of bees.
Under certain conditions, some metals can fuse back together, filling cracks in the material.
You might not see it or smell it, but a lot of America's beaches are infested with fecal bacteria.
