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...

The next era of computing will depend on controlling light the way we now control electricity, and Stanford scientists have developed a trick that...

When a massive star explodes as a supernova, it does more than release an extraordinary amount of energy. Supernovae explosions are responsible for creating some...

An extinct reptile’s oddly shaped chompers, fingers, and ear bones may tell us quite a bit about the resilience of life on Earth, according...

A team of engineers and biochemists at McMaster University has developed a fast, easy-to-use test to detect harmful bacteria in liquids. The test changes color...

Astronomers have discovered a galaxy with very little or no stellar mass. Galaxies like these are called ‘dark galaxies.’ It contains clouds of gas but very...