Scientists studying cosmic dust suggest stardust may have delivered life’s building blocks to early Earth, with a Sydney lab now recreating those ancient particles.
Fossils from China’s Huayuan biota reveal new insights into Earth’s first Phanerozoic mass extinction, showing a gradual, selective loss that reshaped early animal life.
A fossil site in China dating to roughly 512 million years ago has revealed thousands of marine fossils, including many new species, offering an exceptional view of an ancient ocean ecosystem.
A UK tribunal dismissed a substantial class action lawsuit against the video game distribution company Valve, which could affect millions of consumers. This £656 million lawsuit alleged anti-competitive behaviour related to Steam, the company's digital platform.
A 1,400-year-old tomb in Mexico containing a giant owl sculpture reveals rare funerary beliefs and ritual symbolism.
NASA is testing an AI system to help plan safer and more efficient travel routes for a Mars rover.
More than 16,000 dinosaur footprints have been documented at the world’s largest known tracksite, revealing ancient behavior and movement.
Fossilized bee nests reveal an ancient nesting behavior never observed in modern bee species.
A study shows horses can detect fear in humans through scent, responding differently to emotional body odors.
Researchers found that some cognitively gifted dogs can learn new words simply by overhearing human conversations.
Birds on a college campus developed measurable beak changes during pandemic lockdowns, suggesting unusually rapid evolution.
Archaeologists found evidence that humans used poison-tipped arrows for hunting as early as 60,000 years ago.
Scientists suggest biological traces on Leonardo da Vinci’s works could offer genetic insights into the artist’s life and family.
Scientists are using atmospheric sonic booms to detect and track space debris as it reenters Earth’s atmosphere.
A scientist uncovered an overlooked mechanism intensifying global warming after following unexpected signals in long-term data.
A complex organic molecule found in interstellar space suggests life’s building blocks may form long before planets exist.
NASA has begun the countdown for the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal — a critical fueling and launch countdown practice for the SLS rocket — with weather-related delays setting the earliest launch now no earlier than February 8.
February brings a mix of sky events: possible crewed lunar launch attempts, bright planets, a Snow Moon, meteor showers, a solar eclipse, and a six-planet alignment.
NASA postponed the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal due to cold weather; fueling and countdown tests are now set for Feb. 2, with launch opportunities shifting toward Feb. 8 onward.
Archaeologists discovered two wooden tools in Greece dated to about 430,000 years ago — the oldest known handheld wooden implements, offering fresh insight into early hominin technology.
February’s full Snow Moon peaks on Feb. 1, rising after sunset in the eastern sky with bright illumination that’s easy to see with the naked eye near the horizon.
February’s full Snow Moon peaks on Feb. 1, rising after sunset in the eastern sky and offering a bright winter spectacle visible across much of the world.
SpaceX has asked the FCC for approval to deploy up to 1 million solar-powered satellites in orbit to serve as AI data centers, aiming to harness solar energy for efficient, large-scale computing.
Experts, chefs and wildlife officials are encouraging Americans to harvest and eat invasive species — from lionfish to carp — as part of efforts to curb their ecological damage and support restoration.