New studies of genomes from mastodon fossils suggest these ice age beasts were a more diverse group than previously thought.

New research reveals where the nearest alien civilization may exist, which could be far older than intelligent life on Earth.

New research into how the brain processes illusions has bombarded mouse neurons with lasers, artificially reproducing the brain activity.

US Naval Research Laboratory scientists have successfully trained an Astrobee zero-gravity robot to fly in space without human interference.

Scientists at Stellenbosch University report the identification of flavoalkaloids, a previously unreported class of rare ...

As 3I/ATLAS is presently fascinating space enthusiasts, researchers say that such interstellar objects may act as planetary ...

A detailed study of a cosmic mystery known as "The Accident" has now provided new insight into the formation of clouds on ...

Volcanic activity may have given rise to life on Mars, say researchers, investigating how an early greenhouse effect on the ...

Homo Naledi, an extinct species of small-bodied hominins, may have intentionally buried their dead over 240,000 years ago.

Near-Earth asteroid Ryugu was previously covered in flowing water, say researchers examining samples returned by JAXA's ...

According to China's space agency, the government is preparing to test a direct method of planetary defense by sending a ...

Scientists concerned with a recently identified “Insect Apocalypse” have discovered an alarming rate of decline in Fijian ant ...