The seemingly sterile vacuum of space isn’t much “cleaner” than Earth, with cosmic dust constantly raining down and coating our planet’s surface. Now, researchers have found a way to trace back Arctic sea ice coverage by analyzing the…

The seemingly sterile vacuum of space isn’t much “cleaner” than Earth, with cosmic dust constantly raining down and coating our planet’s surface. Now, researchers have found a way to trace back Arctic sea ice coverage by analyzing the…

Whenever people think of Neanderthals, they probably picture a caveman in dire need of a haircut. However, there’s more to the quintessential Neanderthal look, especially in their faces.
Features like sizable noses, protruding brow ridges, and…

Chameleons see the world in a way no other animal can, with eyes that move independently yet lock in perfect sync when they focus. A new study in Scientific Reports has uncovered the structure behind that ability: optic nerves coiled like…
Studying the ways that magenta and yellow flowers intermingle paints a vibrant picture of how the plants exchange genetic information—and what keeps each color variety unique

When you find yourself at the emergency room, one of the first things often asked is how much pain you are in. Although we may associate the severity level of pain as an indication of how in danger we are, new research suggests another symptom…

Websites promoting the Cop climate summits hosted by the UN produce around seven times more…

A hibernating North American squirrel species may hold the key to tackling one of the world’s most stubborn and deadly heart conditions.
California-based biotech firm Fauna Bio has developed a new drug derived from the genetic secrets of…

Tech companies have invested so much money in building data centers in recent months, it’s actively driving the US economy—and the AI race is showing no signs of slowing down. Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg told President Donald Trump last week…