Almost 2 million years ago, a young ancient human died beside a spring near a lake in what is…

Almost 2 million years ago, a young ancient human died beside a spring near a lake in what is…

Twin brothers in the United Kingdom grew the biggest pumpkin ever documented, tipping the scales at 2,819.3 pounds

The human body is a machine whose many parts – from the microscopic details of our cells to…

To most of the world, Nicholas Tompson is known as an editor, an AI enthusiast, or something of a LinkedIn influencer. But the former WIRED editor in chief, who is now CEO of The Atlantic, is often better known to colleagues as the guy who runs…

Algal bloom triggered by sewage discharges could be causing in dolphins the same form of…

Experts have been puzzled by recently discovered fossils from the hand of an extinct human relative, Paranthropus boisei. They have been surprised by a mix of human-like and gorilla-like traits in the fingers.
In the journal Nature,…

Scientists have discovered special life forms thriving under Arctic sea ice. Until now, their presence in these dark and frigid conditions wasn’t thought possible, and the findings could have global implications for the climate.
Nitrogen gas…

Mushrooms are an incredibly versatile product used for many purposes all over the world. We may use them on our steaks and in our stir fry, but they hold promising potential for the future of sustainable technology.
Published in PLOS One, a new…