A surprising new paper suggests that the universe's expected lifespan is just 33 billion years, and that the cosmos will ...

The vast majority of polished diamonds are clear and sparkly, but some come in unexpected colors like blue, green and even ...

Scientists pinpointed key "regulators" that help control the metabolisms of hibernators, and say the same genes might hold ...

Two brooches from Denmark are unique examples of Viking Age goldwork that includes Christian and Norse designs.

Telescopes have come a long way since the first one was invented in 1608. So what's the most powerful telescope operating ...

New reconstructions based on the skeletons of two sisters who lived in a prehistoric mining community in what is now the Czech Republic show what they likely looked like and wore.

Giant, ridge-like structures of methane ice, known as "bladed terrain," may be much more abundant along Pluto's equator than previously realized, a new study suggests.

A new mRNA-based vaccine triggers a response from the innate immune system to help arm the body against cancer, a mouse study ...

Scientists have released nine dazzling images from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, blending data with the Hubble and James ...

The technological singularity — the point at which artificial general intelligence surpasses human intelligence — is coming.

Research suggests that whether people view the world as competitive or cooperative impacts how they perceive antagonistic ...

Frogs' porous skin is also how they drink. "That water is getting into all those spaces in the skin, and is then being ...