Jeff Bezos helped fund a 10,000-year mechanical clock in Texas designed to encourage humanity to think beyond short-term priorities.
Scientists report that the world's oceans recorded their hottest June on record, highlighting continued long-term ocean warming and its potential influence on global climate and marine ecosystems.
Researchers say a recent European heatwave was made virtually impossible without human-driven climate change, according to climate attribution analysis and observational data.
Scientists have identified a new monkey species in the Congo rainforest through field studies and genetic analysis, underscoring the region's exceptional biodiversity and conservation importance.
Scientists have detected sugar molecules near the Milky Way's center, providing new evidence that key chemical ingredients associated with life can form naturally in interstellar space.
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Egyptian tombs containing symbolic gold tongue amulets, providing new insights into Greco-Roman funerary traditions and religious beliefs.
An amateur astronomer helped identify a meteor impact crater dating back about 390 million years, leading scientists to confirm another chapter of Earth's geological history.
The calving of Antarctica's Iceberg A-84 has exposed a previously hidden marine ecosystem, giving scientists a rare opportunity to study life beneath long-covered Antarctic ice.
Scientists say continued Antarctic ice loss could increase future sea-level rise, highlighting the importance of ongoing climate monitoring and international scientific research.
Boaty McBoatface has begun a scientific mission beneath Greenland's glaciers, collecting data to improve understanding of glacier melting, ocean circulation, and climate change.
The Extremely Large Telescope in Chile has reached another major construction milestone, advancing one of the world's most ambitious astronomical observatories toward completion.
NASA's July skywatching guide highlights Saturn, the returning Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner, and the Milky Way, encouraging people to enjoy several notable celestial events.
UNESCO has launched a new international science diplomacy partnership to strengthen global scientific cooperation, promote evidence-based policymaking, and support collaborative research worldwide.
New research explores whether excessive reliance on artificial intelligence could gradually weaken collective human knowledge while emphasizing balanced and responsible AI use.
New research suggests an asteroid may have struck Earth about 800 million years ago, potentially influencing geological evolution and offering fresh insight into the planet's ancient history.
Researchers are preparing to observe an anticipated Falcon 9 upper-stage impact on the Moon, hoping to improve understanding of crater formation and lunar geology.
Scientists have proposed the Ardua mission to map the circumgalactic gas surrounding galaxies, aiming to improve understanding of galaxy evolution and the distribution of matter.
A new study suggests generative AI may be contributing to more solo-authored scientific papers while highlighting the continuing importance of transparency and research integrity.
A new study examines how astroparticle physics evolved into a distinct scientific discipline through decades of interdisciplinary collaboration and technological advancement.
The National Scientists Round Table Conference 2026 opened in Pune, bringing together researchers and institutions to strengthen collaboration, innovation, and scientific cooperation.
Scientists continue monitoring exceptionally warm global oceans through mid-2026, tracking impacts on climate, weather, and marine ecosystems using extensive international observation networks.
New research suggests that a major Cascadia earthquake could influence stress along parts of the San Andreas Fault, improving scientific understanding of regional seismic interactions.
Astronomers have studied an exoplanet that survived the transformation of its parent star into a white dwarf, providing new insights into planetary evolution.
Scientists in Guatemala have successfully bred a rare endangered lizard, marking an important milestone in ongoing wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection efforts.