Snails and Sediments Reveal the True Age of a Site Occupied By Ancient Humans Who Left Africa

Learn about the archaeological site of 'Ubeidiya, now confirmed as one of the oldest areas that humans occupied outside of Africa. 

A 66‑Million‑Year‑Old Tyrannosaurus Tooth Embedded in an Edmontosaurus Skull Reveals a Violent Final Encounter

Learn how a Tyrannosaurus tooth embedded in fossil bone from the Hell Creek Formation is helping researchers reconstruct a prehistoric encounter.

Mysterious Virus Hiding Inside Common Gut Bacterium Linked to Colorectal Cancer

A previously unknown virus may be the key to assessing the risk of colorectal cancer and improving diagnosis.

Like Dolphins, This Tiny Reef Fish Sees and May Be Experimenting With Its Reflection

Learn how cleaner wrasse used a mirror and even dropped food to test their reflections, a behavior linked mostly to mammals.

Boomerang Earthquakes Don’t Just Move Forward — They Bounce Back

Learn more about “boomerang” earthquakes and why scientists say they may be more common than previously believed.

The World May Face Population Decline Later This Century — What Does This Mean for Society?

Learn more about why the human population seems to be in decline and what that could mean for the future. 

Cosmic Snowmen Gained Their Unique Shape After Gently Spiraling Into Each Other 

Learn why some icy objects inhabiting a remote region beyond Neptune look like snowmen.

New Blood Test May Forecast Alzheimer’s Symptoms Years in Advance

Learn how a simple blood test measuring a key Alzheimer’s protein may help estimate when symptoms are likely to begin, potentially reshaping prevention research.

Ultramarathon Running Could Rapidly Age and Breakdown Red Blood Cells

Learn more about the impact ultramarathon running has on red blood cells and how it may do more harm than good for the body.

Your Cat May Share the Same Cancer Genes as You, and Offer Clues for Treatment

Learn how cats and humans can share key cancer mutations — and why those similarities could guide future treatment research.

Deadliest U.S. Avalanche in Decades Raises Alarms About Changing Climate Conditions

Learn more about the massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe that killed eight skiers and is exposing how snow droughts and climate change are increasing avalanche risk.

Newly Discovered 95-Million-Year-Old Spinosaurus Was a "Heron-Like Beast"

Learn how a newly discovered 95-million-year-old Spinosaurus mirabilis used interlocking teeth to catch fish in an ancient inland river system.

Is There Any Science Behind Willpower? Possibly, and It Could Influence Long-Term Goals

Learn more about the science behind willpower and how it can influence the choices you make in life. 

This Ancient Practice May Lower Blood Pressure on Par With Some Drugs

Baduanjin’s slow, structured movements delivered reductions similar to certain medications, offering a scalable option for long-term heart health.

Homo Erectus Could Have Arrived In Asia 600,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought 

Learn more about the methods a research team used to date ancient fossils and sediment, revealing they were much older than previously believed. 

Oxygen May Have Been Key to Sparking the Rise of Complex Life

Learn how oxygen’s early rise could have given complex life the energy boost it needed to evolve.

5,500-Year-Old Stone Age Graves Reveal How Hunter-Gatherers Valued Family

Learn how DNA analysis of ancient graves uncovered surprising details about Stone Age family life.

Greenland's Glacier Fronts Are Ideal Feeding Spots for Ringed Seals

Learn how glacier fronts in Greenland concentrate polar cod and create critical feeding grounds for ringed seals.

Cold-Water Geysers Powered by CO2 Bubbles Could Support the Search for Life on Icy Moons

Learn how cold-water geysers on Earth could give scientists a clear path in the search for extraterrestrial life on icy moons.

Life on Earth Could Have Started in Volcanic Pools — but There Are Other Theories to Consider

Learn more about the top theories about how life began on Earth, and how it may not have started from scratch.