A fossilized Paleolithic tooth is rewriting what we know about Neanderthal intelligence, suggesting these ancient hominins may have practiced rudimentary dentistry.
From ground-based sensors to satellite technology, scientists are working around the clock to measure the air we breathe. Here's how it all works.
New research suggests fructose does far more than add empty calories — it may actively reprogram how your body stores fat and manages energy.
Researchers discovered that a key brain region tied to reward and impulse control is significantly larger in people with psychopathic traits — and the implications are profound.
The newly established U.S. Wildland Fire Service is ramping up resources and aircraft ahead of what experts fear could be an extreme wildfire season across the country.
Illegally released goldfish are putting a rare native carp population at serious risk of disease and genetic contamination at a Cambridge nature park.
New mouse research suggests restoring youthful gut bacteria may protect the liver, reduce inflammation, and even lower the risk of liver cancer.
University of Reading planetary scientist James O'Donoghue has earned one of astronomy's top honors for his viral space animations viewed over 400 million times.
New research confirms the AMOC has been weakening for nearly two decades. Here's what that means for weather, sea levels, and life on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bristol produces 80% of the world's natural history TV. Here's how one legendary naturalist built an entire industry from the ground up.
A newly studied compound called bistrifluron can devastate entire termite colonies by disrupting their molting process — all without the toxic risks of traditional fumigation.
The Defense Department has published over 160 classified UFO-related records, spanning from Cold War-era sightings to recent encounters with mysterious metallic objects.