Scientists have spotted elusive "magnetic waves" in the sun's atmosphere that may explain why the sun's corona is much hotter than its surface.

The search for a famed polar exploration shipwreck led researchers to discover geometric patterns created by fish on the Antarctic seafloor.

Venus loses its last active spacecraft, as Japan declares Akatsuki orbiter dead

UC Davis scientists discovered a new species of spider in California's sand dunes, but climate change could put it at risk.

The search for a famed polar exploration shipwreck led researchers to discover geometric patterns created by fish on the Antarctic seafloor.

After twenty years of research, astronomers have just discovered a planet which looks remarkably like Earth. And that's not all, because further studies will be needed to determine whether life has developed there.

For the first time, scientists have observed how a subducting oceanic plate actively breaks apart into fragments, forming microplates in a slow, step-by-step collapse.

Scientists use James Webb Space Telescope to make 1st 3D map of exoplanet — and it's so hot, it rips apart water

Scientists have uncovered a fiery secret from Earth’s past that explains how extreme heat forged the continents and made life possible.

Shutdown furlough: Upcoming second formal furlough notice and additional information

Analysis of the longest-lived mammal, the bowhead whale, reveals an improved ability to repair DNA breaks, mediated by high levels of cold-inducible RNA-binding protein.   

A pangenome of oat, assembled from 33 wild and domesticated oat lines, sheds light on the evolution and genetic diversity of this cereal crop and will aid genomics-assisted breeding to improve productivity and sustainability.

Researchers have moved one step closer to solving one of science’s greatest mysteries—why the universe is filled with matter instead of nothing. Scientists at Indiana University have made a major advance in understanding how the universe came to exist. Their …

Scientists have been aware for some time that whales contribute to marine ecosystems by "recycling" nutrients. However, the exact impact on ocean productivity was unclear and had not been studied quantitatively. A new study, published in the journal Proceedin…

Structural studies of 16 native yeast ribosomal small subunit processome structures provide insights into the mechanisms governing the transformation into a pre-40S particle.

A recombinant antivenom composed of eight nanobodies provides broad protection against venom-induced lethality and dermonecrosis in mice challenged with venoms from cobras, mambas and rinkhals snakes.

Support longevity with these trainer-recommended low-impact jump exercises.

A recent survey uncovered several mysterious objects in the night sky, photographed before the first satellite ever made it to space.

Six species of North American bats glow under ultraviolet lighting, according to a new study. Researchers don’t know why certain mammals exhibit this odd trait.

Enormous black hole unexpectedly found in tiny galaxy

Argentine scientists reveal Chucarosaurus diripienda, a giant 30-meter titanosaur found in Patagonia that challenges evolutionary theories.

The theoretical physicist and best-selling author finds inspiration in politics and philosophy for rethinking space and time.

Mercury shines farthest from the sun in the evening sky on Oct. 29

Researchers have unearthed two dinosaur "mummies" in the badlands of Wyoming, confirming duck-billed dinosaurs had hooves, alongside a string of other discoveries.

Sun's far side erupts in satellite image | Space photo of the day for Oct. 29, 2025