In a new research article, a seismologist argues that earthquakes are the reason for the mysterious lights associated with a local urban legend in Summerville
DNA and radiocarbon dating analyses of the bones are offering new insights into the ambitious Ice Age site constructed by hunter-gatherers
Chorus waves, quick bursts of energy known to occur relatively close to Earth and around other planets, were found in an unexpected part of the magnetosphere, according to a new study
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The nearly 5.5-hour feat set a record for astronaut Sunita Williams, who became the woman with the most time spent on spacewalks in history
The de-icing properties of polar bear sebum could fuel new innovations, scientists say, potentially unlocking alternatives to harmful “forever chemicals” used in ice-resistant coatings today
Experts say the case is either a rare form of asexual reproduction or an instance of (very) delayed fertilization
A group of young researchers captured and photographed the animal on a three-day expedition to the Eastern Sierra Nevada
Citizen historians have spent decades searching for the original text of Shackleton’s advertisement. Now, some say it might never have existed
A marine animal snacked on some sea lilies that did not agree with its stomach—and we now know what happened next
The waters around two remote atolls in the central Pacific Ocean—spanning 18,500 square miles—are now protected from fishing
The car, launched in 2018 on a SpaceX rocket’s upper stage, is one of many human-made objects in deep space that could potentially be mistaken for natural celestial bodies
Two new papers describe hints to a brine-filled environment on the 4.5-billion-year-old space rock and the presence of amino acids, offering clues to how early Earth got its ingredients for life
The annual contest offers a glimpse into the hidden world of tiny scenes, from insects to fish to fungi
The 3.7-billion-year-old formations in the planet's Gale Crater suggest the presence of long-gone bodies of liquid water, with no ice covering the surface
People lined up to see—and smell—the blossoms of two pungent plant species, which only bloom for a short time every few years
In lab experiments, a protein found in the Sydney rock oyster made some antibiotics more effective and killed several types of illness-causing bacteria
In recent years, the deep-sea giant isopod has also become a seafood delicacy in Vietnam, where it was discovered
The court rejected a case to send five African elephants to a sanctuary, saying they have no legal right to demand release under habeas corpus
The solitary fish named Mambo stopped eating and seemed to be missing its human visitors—so aquarists attached photos of human faces and uniforms to the side of its enclosure
Scientists released an update to a model that maps the ever-moving pole and has significant implications for navigation systems
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