NASA’s upcoming Artemis II flight will be the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, but it will not land on the moon.
Scientists have turned to artifacts associated with Leonardo da Vinci on a quest to track down the legendary polymath’s ...
Tyrannosaurus rex lived longer and took more time to reach its maximum size than previously thought, according to a new study.
Images of plants painted on pottery made up to 8,000 years ago may be the earliest example of humans’ mathematical thought, a study has found.
Horses can detect fear in humans by smell, becoming more likely to startle and more wary of people who are scared, a new study has found.
Congress is poised to reject President Donald Trump’s “astounding” proposed cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as well as NASA’s Earth science programs.
Four astronauts are set to depart the International Space Station Wednesday amid a health concern. The unprecedented early departure will leave behind a skeleton crew.
Stone Age arrowheads found in South Africa showcase the knowledge and strategy of prehistoric hunter-gatherers, according to a new study.
Little is known about why the woolly rhinoceros went extinct around 14,000 years ago. Scientists have found clues in an unusual source: the frozen remains of an ice age wolf.
Toddlers can pick up new words just by overhearing conversations. Now, new research suggests that some intelligent dogs can expand their vocabulary in just the same way.
Songbirds on the UCLA campus changed beak shapes during the pandemic, according to a new study. Researchers suspect it might be a case of rapid evolution.
Improving health is a common goal for many people in the new year, but where to start? Dr. Leana Wen explains five science-backed actions you can take right now.