Long before the first sparks of civilization — or even humanity as we know it — our ancestors were already inventors. On the ...

A team of scientists led by Brian J. Pickles from the University of Reading paid attention to a tiny, overlooked clue. They ...

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In its new report, Survival International says years of rigorous research aided the NGO in identifying at least 196 ...

Brazil, where she worked for five years for the Financial Times and the Economist. She returned to London to work for the BBC ...

The only possibility left was an extraordinary one: a tidal disruption event, or TDE.

Scientists named the half-male, half-female spider after an One Piece anime character who can change sex at will.

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Penn State researchers say the stuff we throw away after making beer, wine, and even some medicines could help feed people ...

Enamel is the hardest substance in your body. It’s a crystalline fortress protecting your teeth. But it has a fatal flaw: it ...

In a new book, Steve Ramirez explores the potential of memory manipulation to ease depression and other afflictions.