A spectacular fossil fish discovered on a remote cliff in New Zealand nearly 30 years ago has finally revealed its full story ...

A tiny set of ancient genetic “switches” may have played a surprisingly large role in making human language possible.

Scientists at RIKEN have proposed a new way to make quantum systems synchronize in only one direction—like a one-way street ...

Researchers in South Korea have recreated the legendary “sea silk” once prized by emperors, using fibers from a clam ...

For nearly 700 years, Indigenous hunters repeatedly used a bison kill site in central Montana—then suddenly stopped, even ...

Researchers discovered that declining levels of phosphatidylcholine may be a major cause of age-related mitochondrial ...

NASA has selected the Artemis III crew for a high-stakes 2027 mission designed to test the future of lunar exploration.

Scientists have developed biodegradable protein beads made from dairy and tofu waste that can capture carbon dioxide from the ...

Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that essentially regulates itself, eliminating the need for batteries used in many current designs. The key innovation is an electrolyzer ...

Scientists discovered that rice behaves in a highly unusual way: it weakens under rapid compression but stays stronger when pressure is applied slowly. Using this effect, they engineered a new ...

JWST has revealed dramatic differences between the dawn and dusk regions of the scorching exoplanet WASP-121 b. Fierce winds appear to carry heat from the planet’s permanent dayside, making the ...

A major study suggests glucosamine, a popular supplement for joint pain, could be linked to faster progression from mild ...