An archaeological site in the area dates back about 4,200 years. | Continue reading
Predictions on the dawn of the AI singularity vary wildly but scientists generally say it will come before 2040, according to new analysis, slashing 20 years off previous predictions. | Continue reading
The metal suits worn by knights during the Middle Ages were originally designed to protect against weapons such as swords. But could medieval armor also stop bullets? | Continue reading
March 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. | Continue reading
Our science journalists reported on the Stand Up for Science rallies held in New York City and Raleigh, North Carolina. | Continue reading
The second moon landing attempt by Texas-based Intuitive Machines has ended much like the first, with its Athena lander falling sideways into a crater and shutting down after 12 hours. | Continue reading
Researchers used a novel method of radiocarbon dating to figure out the age of the Lapedo child, who had both Neanderthal and human traits. | Continue reading
Neuroscience research has only recently begun to prioritize the inclusion of both male and female lab animals in studies. Could we see that shift reverse? | Continue reading
Brain scans, postmortem dissections, artificial intelligence and lab mice reveal differences in the brain that are linked to sex. Do we know what they mean? | Continue reading
Researchers have identified an extensive Mesopotamian canal network that supplied ancient farms in the Eridu region with water from the Euphrates river before the first millennium B.C. | Continue reading
Researchers say they have found "unequivocal evidence" that a meteorite smashed into Earth 3.47 billion years ago, potentially affecting plate tectonics and creating conditions for life. | Continue reading
Elephants have good memories, but what about you? Take this quiz to find out how much you know about elephants. | Continue reading
A photo of starship launching in the distance with massive plume of smoke. | Continue reading
Researchers 3D-printed a model penis that could successfully become erect just like the natural version, parts of which were then implanted into pigs and rabbits with erectile issues. | Continue reading
A second person has reportedly died of a measles infection, this time in New Mexico, as the virus continues to spread in the United States. | Continue reading
Mount Roraima is a flat-topped formation with crystal-clear pools, waterfalls and a unique ecosystem that has been isolated from the surrounding savanna for millions of years. | Continue reading
Scientists have built the first networked quantum computer using photons, demonstrating that room-temperature modules can be connected and scaled up. | Continue reading
The skeleton of a Stone Age child discovered in Thailand is rewriting what experts know about the prehistory of the area. | Continue reading
Sea ice cover dropped to a record low across February 2025 as global warming continues to breach the 1.5 C Paris Agreement target, according to data from the Copernicus satellite. | Continue reading
An ambitious new survey by the Hubble Space Telescope offers the first bird's-eye view of all known dwarf galaxies orbiting the Andromeda galaxy. The data suggests Andromeda had a chaotic past unlike anything scientists expected. | Continue reading
Expect an uptick in aurora sightings near the spring equinox on March 20, as celestial geometry swings in favor of geomagnetic disturbances. | Continue reading
Different versions of a gene called ACE2 affect how well the placenta grows during pregnancy, a laboratory study finds. | Continue reading
It could be one of the best under-desk treadmills on a tight budget. | Continue reading
The discovery of a golden scaleless fish in China is helping scientists understand how animals evolved to live in caves. | Continue reading
Einstein's theory of general relativity suggests that the "memory" of ancient events, such as black hole mergers, may be etched into the fabric of space-time by gravitational waves. New research shows how this theory of gravitational memory could finally be proven. | Continue reading
Patients with PFIC develop liver failure as a result of a buildup of a digestive fluid known as bile. | Continue reading
Archaeologists have found a hoard of 2,600-year-old jewelry at Karnak Temple in Egypt. | Continue reading
New CDC data on falling rates of precancerous cervical lesions in the U.S. underscore the benefits of HPV vaccination. | Continue reading
A cluster of deaths linked to a mysterious illness in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be the result of a poisoning or bacterial meningitis, the WHO has suggested. | Continue reading
The discovery of 1.5 million-year-old bone tools upends what we know about tool manufacturing in East Africa. | Continue reading
Colossal scientists just created "woolly mice" in another step towards their ultimate goal of resurrecting woolly mammoths. But should we be tinkering with extinct species? Take our poll and have your say. | Continue reading
The mantis shrimp's club uses a built-in vibration shield that filters out damaging shock waves to enable it to strike with bullet-like force without breaking. | Continue reading
The world's largest iceberg has run aground just off the coast of South Georgia. But what does this mean for the wildlife there? | Continue reading
AI has helped physicists discover a simpler way of achieving quantum entanglement. This finding could make it easier to develop quantum communication technologies. | Continue reading
The two innermost planets, Venus and Mercury, will shine together low in the western sky at sunset on March 10. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear. | Continue reading
We're sharing our best tips on how to photograph the moon and with the total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 — discover the right gear, settings and composition techniques to make the most of the event. | Continue reading
A more than 500-year-old shipwreck off the coast of Sweden isn't a Viking vessel after all, scientists have found. | Continue reading
A case report highlights one potential danger of competitive speed eating. | Continue reading
These striking puppets suggest that Indigenous people in what is now El Salvador had rituals that were more connected to the rest of Central American culture than previously thought. | Continue reading
The silver coins were minted over a period of more than 200 years, suggesting that Roman currency at this time was relatively stable. | Continue reading
A CDC report has revealed that nine of 68 of children who died of flu this year had brain damage, but it's unclear whether this influenza-associated encephalopathy is on the rise. | Continue reading
Explore the wonders of the night sky with our guide to the best celestial sights you can observe with binoculars between February and April 2025. | Continue reading
Extremely rare fossil of an ancient scorpion unearthed at China's Jehol Biota. The scorpion would've been a key species in the Cretaceous ecosystem, scientists say. | Continue reading
Discover interesting facts about snakes, from how they hunt and eat, to why they don't have legs. | Continue reading
Can this eco-friendly toothbrush live up to the hype? | Continue reading
Specific phobias are out-of-proportion fears to objects, animals or situations, and fortunately, they can be treated. | Continue reading
Coastal erosion from rising sea levels has led to the collapse of 280 buildings across Alexandria, Egypt, over the past two decades. | Continue reading
A new therapy repairs corneal damage to a patient's eye using stem cells from their other, healthy eye. | Continue reading