A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, ...

A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on their own. The research suggests these ...

The mysterious collapse of the Maya civilization may not have been driven solely by drought after all. New evidence from lake sediments in Guatemala reveals that one key city, Itzan, enjoyed a stable ...

A mysterious “golden orb” found more than two miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska left scientists baffled for over two years, sparking wild speculation about its origins. After an intensive investigation ...

Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden “switch” that may decide whether pain fades away—or lingers for ...

A new study reveals that internalizing stress—especially feelings of hopelessness—may significantly speed up memory decline ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new picture of human origins that challenges the long-held idea of a single ancestral ...

As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of ...

The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that ...

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty ...

Dinosaur DNA may still be out of reach, but scientists are uncovering something almost as exciting—ancient blood vessels ...

In a breakthrough experiment, scientists directly imaged how particles pair up in a system that mimics superconductors.