Scientists studying ancient human remains in Ethiopia may have uncovered the earliest known evidence of human cremation, dating back about 100,000 years. The discovery comes...

Scientists in South Korea have discovered that a probiotic bacterium commonly found in kimchi may help the body remove tiny plastic particles known as...

Gold has fascinated people for thousands of years because of its bright, lasting shine. Ancient civilizations used it for jewelry, coins and artwork, and even...

Planetary nebulae like the Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) are sort of like stellar obituaries. Though crystal balls supposedly reveal the future, the Crystal Ball...

Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but there is a major problem slowing its progress: memory limitations. Researchers at Electronics and Telecommunications Research...

Many dog owners adore their pets but are less enthusiastic about one common problem: bad breath. Smelly dog breath is more than just unpleasant—it can...

The Tyrannosaurus rex is famous for many things—its enormous size, terrifying bite, and surprisingly tiny arms. For years, scientists have wondered why such a powerful...

Deep beneath some of the oldest rocks on Earth, scientists have discovered a surprising source of clean energy slowly building up underground: natural hydrogen...

that can direct sound into a tiny, private listening area, allowing someone to hear music clearly without disturbing people nearby. The research could one day...

Fake online reviews have become a major problem for shoppers around the world. Whether people are buying electronics, booking hotels, or ordering food, many rely...

Scientists at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a much faster and more efficient way to 3D print soft materials that look...

Scientists in Australia have developed a new battery technology that could dramatically reduce the charging time of electric vehicles while still maintaining strong battery...

Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter, has long puzzled scientists about its origins. With a diameter of almost 1,000...

Germany is working on new laser materials to reduce its reliance on rare-earth elements, which are mostly imported from countries like China. The need for...

For the first time, scientists have developed an optical coating that can simultaneously reflect and transmit the same wavelength, or color. For more than a...

In a surprising new study, scientists have found that some cats and dogs have evolved to look unusually alike—despite being very different animals. These similarities...

Researchers created a special ultrathin sensor, spun from gold, that can be attached directly to the skin without irritation or discomfort. The sensor can measure...