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The humble ant has a surprising superpower that uses magnetism.
It had the body of a croc, the armor plate of an armadillo, the head of a bird and the snout of a pig.
Football (or soccer) is about to get a lot more tactical.
Scientists turned agricultural waste into eco-friendly, sustaianble sanitary products.
This research could lead to new non-hormonal contraceptives and other insights into female fertility.
Nature reacted in some predictable ways — but also some counterintuitive ways.
A popular argument against wind power flies out the window.
These compounds could help those who are physically unable to exercise.
A planet's atmosphere would need to contain at least 16 percent oxygen to support fire.
New research leverages deep reinforcement learning to pave the way for more efficient autonomous robots.
Soccer-ball-like particles found in some unique insects have inspired cutting-edge nanotechnology.
Study shows subtle changes in speech accents among Antarctica's few temporary inhabitants.
Some dairy farms could turn into lifesaving insulin factories.
It's an electric twist to material bonding. Plus, it's completely reversible at the push of a button.
Hycean planets, or water worlds, are one of the most intriguing types of planets — if they turn out to be real.
Soil erosion is the biggest environmental crisis you don't hear much about.
Sand coated steel frames can help restore coral reefs destroyed by explosives.
A bold photo project highlights the vital role of pets in improving the mental and physical health of people experiencing homelessness.
Different interactions with dogs, like playing or hugging, uniquely change brain activity, enhancing stress relief and concentration.
Astronomy and oceanography collide in surprising research.
Why would doctors ask a patient to play rock songs on the guitar while they open his skull and do surgery?
The findings highlight long-standing biases in how biologists classify mammals.
This cool website shows you what the Earth was like hundreds of millions of years ago — and what dinosaurs were around.
This may have been the Bronze Age, but craftsmen in Spain somehow got their hands on meteorite iron.
New research casts doubt on the long-held belief that smaller class sizes benefit children.
Scientists find celebrity worship is tied to insecurities such as social anxiety and smartphone addiction.
Daddy longlegs have extra eyes from their evolutionary past.
New study challenges earlier claims about the ancient whale Perucetus colossus's massive weight, suggesting a far lighter and more plausible estimate.
The Clipper's metal plate is much like the Voyager golden records meant to introduce planet Earth and its Earthlings to alien civilizations.
There's a world of music we haven't explored yet.
The observation provides a rare glimpse into the early universe, offering clues about the formation and evolution of galaxies.
You really should wash your reusable bottle more.
This luxurious Bronze Age lipstick tube has a unique design, and It was also possibly one of the earliest branded lipsticks.
At four or less you basically make no mistakes, but once you hit five it gets complicated.
Have you ever thought how much engineering goes into the small things we use every day?
A green honeycreeper with a body half male and half female captivates scientists.
Researchers have discovered that a specific genetic mutation causes the unique brown fur of Qinling pandas.
RMIT University researchers have created a magnesium-ion water battery that's safer and more sustainable than lithium-ion batteries.
For centuries, scientists have been creating beautiful reconstructions of flowers. Now, they're adding a new dimension to it.
Electric fish employ a unique form of collective sensing, reshaping our understanding of animal communication.
Does this look like a Triassic hotspot to you?
Europa produces about 100 times less oxygen than previously estimated.
Hungry mosquitoes apparently make for better vectors of disease.
A new study challenges the conventional link between dopamine and drug abuse.
Cutting edge agriculture just got a bit better.
A novel method recovers gold from smartphones, computers and other electronic waste using whey protein.
Humans and other apes are tail-less due to a peculiar 'jumping gene', which used to be considered 'junk DNA'.
The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.
One specimen was smaller than seven millimeters.
They're some of the toughest creatures we know of. We may have just brought them to the moon.
