Choose your fighter for the origin of water on Earth! Was it always here or did it come to this planet from somewhere else in space? And, either way, what does this mean for other water worlds in our galaxy? To find out, we talk with Michael Wong, an astrobio…

One of the most complete human ancestor fossils ever found may belong to an entirely new species, according to an international research team. The famous “Little Foot” skeleton from South Africa has long been debated, but new analysis suggests it doesn’t trul…

By forcing crystal structures to compete, scientists uncovered a new way to make magnetism twist. Florida State University scientists have developed a new crystalline material whose magnetic behavior differs sharply from that of conventional magnets, opening …

At the smallest scales, heat engines can do more than Carnot ever imagined.

'Switches' in our DNA that affect gene activity in cells could be crucial to understanding and possibly treating Alzheimer's disease, with researchers identifying more than 150 control signals in specialized brain cells called astrocytes.

The first results on the iconic active galactic nucleus MCG–6-30-15 captured with the XRISM mission show the most precise signatures yet of its supermassive black hole’s extreme gravity and the outflows that shape its galaxy.

Researchers using China’s “artificial sun” fusion reactor have broken through a long-standing density barrier in fusion plasma. The experiment confirmed that plasma can remain stable even at extreme densities if its interaction with the reactor walls is caref…

Molecular discoveries may help improve treatments for labor and pain. When labor starts, the uterus must produce steady, precisely timed contractions to allow a safe delivery. Hormones such as progesterone and oxytocin are known to drive this process, but res…

Researchers found that sunburn disables a natural skin defense, allowing inflammation to trigger dangerous changes in cells. Understanding this process could help stop skin cancer before it starts.

Zion National Park is known for iconic species, such as bighorn sheep and the endangered California condor. But, once upon a time, the area looked quite different, hosting animals that

A newly discovered comet is heading toward the sun. Astronomers say it might become a skywatcher’s dream in 2026.

Scientists are tracing ancient helium trapped beneath South Africa’s gold fields, revealing how rare gas survives for billions of years.

Scientists have formed a molecular Bose-Einstein condensate with dipolar properties, pushing the boundaries of quantum control and ultracold matter research.

Astronomers have captured the first direct evidence of spacetime twisting near a spinning black hole, confirming a long-standing prediction from Einstein’s theory of relativity.

"Do we react for everything which has a chance to reach the ground? Or do we react only for the very large objects, as we did for the Long March?"

Scientists finally catch mysterious desert rocks moving, and the truth is unreal.

Astronomers discovered a primeval star, the most pristine ever found. The star is thought to be a relic from the Universe’s earliest days.

Something catastrophic happened nearly 13,000 years ago, an explosion so powerful its traces are still buried beneath our feet.

Scientists are uncovering surprising truths about what dinosaur meat might have tasted like, and which species you could have eaten safely. From muscular predators to tender herbivores, new evidence reveals a prehistoric menu with unexpected twists.

A former NASA scientist claims to have developed a propulsion system that defies gravity without propellant, challenging the laws of physics if proven true.

Researchers have proposed a unifying mathematical framework that helps explain why many successful multimodal AI systems work.

"How do you get to Mars when the launch vehicle is not necessarily going to Mars?"

A remote volcanic crater near the Oregon–Nevada border may hold a hidden resource worth over $1.5 trillion. But as drilling begins, deep tensions are rising over what lies beneath the surface and what could be lost in the rush to extract it.

Science News: Initially, the galaxy did not appear to be particularly exciting. In cosmic terms, ESO 130 G012 is only roughly 55 million light-years from Earth. It .

Humans have undoubtedly bred cats to create certain breeds, but did any of these feline breeds emerge naturally?