Scientists know little about this extinct subspecies that fall between modern humans and Neanderthals, named Denisovans, and this recent discovery could be proof they lived outside of Siberia. ...read more
Some scientists defend an age-old skeletal explanation for childbirth — dubbed the obstetrical dilemma — while others propose a metabolic alternative. ...read more
With Europe under a "heat apocalypse" warning, the latest monthly climate climate analyses are out. Can you guess what they say? ...read more
Deciding which carnivorous dinosaur was the most dangerous between the Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor and Spinosaurus, is more complicated than you think. ...read more
This finding could contribute to elephant conservation efforts and could inform the creation of nature-inspired robotics. ...read more
The James Webb Space Telescope has amazed the public with images of the universe. What kind of "big idea" project could the Earth scientists pursue to create the same level of public excitement? ...read more
The results on cooperation, the study authors say, are a good sign for our ability to solve problems on a global scale. ...read more
From the Microwave to Vaseline, these inventions have helped society, but started out as unintended discoveries. ...read more
Researchers suggest several factors influence our behavior when it comes to choosing healthy meals. ...read more
A new model of how the brain processes information describes neuronal activity as waves. ...read more