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A solution that promises better and safer journey for flying into space.
It’s just the first step of a technology that could be useful both on Earth and in space.
While not of high risk to humans, the virus has been making a worrying spread throughout the United States.
Some of the high-class Viking people were buried with their ships and boats.
Life on Earth may have emerged earlier than believed -- back when our planet was still a "baby".
What could possibly go wrong?
Cleaning up contaminated soil is notoriously challenging -- unless you let nature do all the heavy lifting.
Macaques' brains seem to be shaped by the strength of their social bonds -- and the same may apply to humans.
The findings underscore yet again the importance of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
The Christmas Island rat was wiped out from its island home in the Indian Ocean more than a century ago.
Seen any bad ads on our website? We're truly doing our best, but sometimes, bad things get through.
Some of the most mind blowing discoveries happen when you least expect them.
Home delivery companies have had a good run but many customers say they will revert back to their old ways once the pandemic is over.
In retrospect, this is in fact the very first interstellar object we've ever found.
This could be the next major iteration in computing.
Contrary to popular belief, a vegan diet is not only natural for dogs, but also healthier.
It's small, it has ten arms, suckers and fin
Treating depression could one day be used to prevent heart disease.
The city's governor believes this is one of the very real effects of climate change.
Rich countries need to stop patting themselves on the back -- they're still causing species to go extinct, it's just somewhere else.
Thousands of viruses completely unknown to science.
Scientists claim they've now uncovered the fundamental mechanism that makes psilocybin so good against depression.
The shock and heat pushed certain minerals all the way through the Moon.
Forget zombies, some parasites would love to eat your brain just for a change of taste.
About 100 million tons of rice husk are produced every year. Why not use it to create new things?
One big happy family!
The four crewmembers will be carrying out science experiments on their 8-day space stay.
If you want to stay active as you age, breathing exercises could be key.
The theoretical framework that is supposed to explain how nature around us works failed a critical test.
It's a severe problem around the world, with barriers that make it even more difficult to understand and address.
Turns out, e-cigarettes don't really work.
An extract from these wild berries can heal our wounds and save a lot of money in the process.
The macho Viking myth is being challenged by a Medieval warrior with XXY chromosomes.
It’s part of a years-long trend, as people try to protect their communities against development projects
Viruses do more than just cause disease – they also influence ecosystems and the processes that shape the planet. Tracing their evolution could help researchers better understand how viruses work.
It could give us further insights into the asteroid impact that sparked a mass extinction.
Solar panels are cooler than night air, creating a temperature difference that can be used to produce electricity.
Some lucky ape-like ancestor got it 20 million years ago.
When installed, the wind turbine will sweep an area equivalent to more than six football fields.
The rediscovery of Wallace’s giant bee uncovers disheartening truths about the tenuous fate of hidden insect species.
It's an early step towards night vision devices that produce more ‘day-like’ images.
HD1 bests the rest.
Music is great for improving your quality of life, suggests a review that combines 26 studies on music.
It's surprising no one noticed this before, but a happy accident changed all that.
Every time you machine dry your clothes, you are actually risking our planet's health.
Scientists have direct photographic evidence of a Jupiter-like protoplanet forming through an until now unproven mechanism.
They are truly everywhere, with uncertain consequences for our health
Study shows spikes of electrical activity were structurally similar to human speech.
The more researchers look in the oceans, the more they find them teeming with life.
Cockroaches have been on Earth far longer than humans and may outlast us. Here are a few reasons why.
