After comparing shapes, depths, and pressure patterns, this study found that two different hominin species left footprints in ...

A 4.4-million-year-old Ardipithecus fossil named "Ardi" shows early humans walked upright, keeping ape-like climbing ...

A NASA study shows bacteria fragments can survive 50 million years in Martian ice. Pure ice, not rock, could hold clues to ...

Coral species thrives in the Mediterranean by eating differently when waters heat up - a discovery that could guide reef ...

A paralyzed man controlled another person’s hand and felt touch through her fingertips with the help of a brain implant.

Archaeologists discover a bench in Pompeii opposite the Villa of the Mysteries that reveals Roman social and political life.

Tiny worms use static electricity to launch and stick to flying insects - scientists reveal how the trick works.

A new study reveals oceanic manta rays dive over 4,000 feet into the deep sea, offering clues about how they navigate vast ...

Many mountain gorillas keep living - vigorous and socially engaged - for a decade or more beyond the years of reproduction.

Deep sighs physically reset the lung’s inner surface. This lowers breathing effort and explains why caregivers use controlled ...

Older adults feel happier on days when they help a close friend with simple tasks. Emotional support does not always have the same effect.

New AI-enhanced images of Sgr A*, showing that our galaxy's black hole spins rapidly and tilts slightly toward Earth.