Fast radio bursts, or FRBs, have puzzled astronomers since they were first discovered in 2007. Now, researchers have caught one coming from a dead star in our own galaxy. ...read more
Dozens of vaccines are in the works, with many already in clinical trials. Experts say that an effective vaccine is the safest way to reach herd immunity. ...read more
These huge masses of ice flow like rivers, and one once hid a Cold War-era city. ...read more
Restaurants, retailers and brands are adding carbon footprint labels to food products. Is this a useful tool in curbing environmental impact, or just a marketing gimmick? ...read more
By today’s standards, people in the Middle Ages had potty mouths. But researchers say the act of swearing has actually changed a lot over the years. ...read more
COVID-19 is depressing enough, but mental health experts expect to see a rise in seasonal affective disorder, too. Here's how to cope. ...read more
Facebook and the other social media platform companies are facing a reckoning for their handling of disinformation. ...read more
Although its authenticity is hotly debated, the supposed burial cloth of Jesus Christ is still one of the most studied Christian relics there is. What have scientists learned about it? ...read more