Chinese researchers have developed a lotion to boost sperm motility, an advance that could…
Scientists have found a new orange toad species in Brazil that is so small it fits on the tip…
The Bermuda Triangle has been the source of tall tales for decades, but deep in the North Atlantic Ocean lies a real mystery that has always left geologists baffled. The archipelago of Bermuda sits atop a portion of oceanic crust that swells out,…
After mapping Brittany’s coast using remote laser technology, a French geologist discovered an unexpected anomaly 30 feet beneath the busy waves of the Atlantic.
A subsequent dive confirmed the presence of a 400-foot-long, human-made granite…
New research shows stone tool production in the Central African rainforest remained remarkably consistent for a period of more than 5,000 years. While the results suggest considerable similarity across time, the study highlights the technical and…
When people think about pollution, they often picture smog or traffic-related exhaust. But many chemical exposures occur indoors — in homes, schools, and workplaces where people spend most of their time.
Indoor air and dust can contain a growing…
Biologists have discovered a new species of pumpkin toadlet, an adorable, carrot-hued amphibian that fits on the tip of a pencil and inhabits the cloud forests of the Serra do Quiriri mountain range in southern Brazil.
Researchers identified the…
The universe is almost 13.8 billion years old, but every now and then, astronomers detect echoes from its distant past.
One such occasion occurred earlier in 2025, when NASA scientists reported sightings of a supernova that exploded when the…
In 2025, dinosaurs were everywhere. In May, the BBC revived its landmark series Walking With…
One of the key challenges in building and sustaining a permanent settlement on the moon, as in 2001: A Space Odyssey, is finding a reliable and economical means of transporting essential resources, such as water and energy.
The good news is that…
