A fungus aboard the ISS extracted palladium from meteorite rock, hinting at future space mining powered by living microbes.

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Waiting between rewards may help the brain learn faster. New research shows timing, not repetition, drives stronger learning updates.

Global climate spending is booming, yet only a small share helps communities adapt to intensifying climate impacts.

Contaminated pistachios trigger a national recall in Canada, affecting gift boxes, nut butters, and bulk nuts.

Rivers are shrinking and aquifers are falling, raising fears of “water bankruptcy” as billions experience increasing water ...

Fetuses dating back 6,500 years were found buried in pots in Iran, revealing how mourning was experienced during the Copper ...

A new study finds that Arctic ringed seals face a double threat from climate change and long-lasting pollutants.

Study finds plant poison was used on ancient arrows, pointing to sophisticated hunting methods used 60,000 years ago ...

Hidden under Rome’s streets, ancient aqueducts, quarries, catacombs, and bunkers reveal a layered city still operating below ...

Daily caffeine consumption may reduce the risk of liver scarring, but sugar and cream can negate the protective benefits of ...

Some large earthquakes may flip direction and “boomerang” back, striking the same area twice and reshaping damage patterns.