NASA’s DART mission changed the Dimorphos' asteroid orbit around the Sun, proving spacecraft impacts could help defend Earth.

Scientists discover binary asteroids near Earth can trade rocks and dust through slow collisions, revealing clues about asteroid evolution.

Study shows many ticks carry several infections, increasing health risks and making diagnosis harder after bites.

Exercise policies have spread for decades, but a new study finds physical activity levels have barely changed.

Fossils reveal a small ancient reptile related to crocodiles, Sonselasuchus cedrus, that may have switched from four legs to two as it grew.

Helping a child in a virtual reality game increased players’ motivation to help others in real life, according to a new study.

A new Electronic Dolphin robot can clean up oil spills using a sea urchin-inspired filter that pulls in oil while pushing water away.

Garlic compounds prolong life and preserve memory and strength in mice, revealing a potential ally against aging.

Researchers found that gut microbes may contribute to memory loss by disrupting signals between the intestine and the brain.

Researchers show AI can learn a rare programming language by correcting its own errors, improving its coding success from 39% to 96%.

Students spend nearly a third of the school day on their phones, and frequent checking may make it harder to stay focused in class.

Scientists have identified genes that allow plants to pause root growth during environmental stress and restart it when conditions improve.