Fossils Reveal a Possible New Tyrannosaur Species, the Closest Relative of T. Rex
The remains, dug up in the 1980s, might shed light on T. rex's mysterious origins, according to a new paper
Ancient DNA From Eurasian Herders Sheds Light on the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis
Genetic variants linked to the risk of MS were brought to Europe during a migration around 5,000 years ago, a new study finds—and they might have helped herders survive
NASA Delays Artemis 2, Artemis 3 Moon Missions for Safety Reasons
Artemis 2 has been pushed from later this year to no earlier than September 2025, and the Artemis 3 moon landing will not occur before September 2026
'Unsolvable' Code Hidden in Antique Dress Pocket Is Finally Cracked
Short, handwritten lines of unrelated words contained coded weather reports to send via telegraph in the late 19th century
Navajo Nation President Asks for Delay of Moon Mission Carrying Human Remains
The commercial launch, scheduled for January 8, is slated to carry human remains to the lunar surface, which the Navajo Nation president calls a "desecration of this sacred space"
Scientists Uncover the Earliest Fossil Evidence of Photosynthesis
Ancient cyanobacteria contained structures for producing oxygen around 1.75 billion years ago, according to a new study
NASA Captures Stunning Images of Jupiter's Moon Io on Closest Flyby in 20 Years
The Juno spacecraft's instruments will help scientists better understand volcanic activity on the volatile moon's surface
What Are These Mysterious Dark 'Spokes' on Saturn's Rings?
A Hubble image highlights the seasonal features, which scientists think could be caused by interactions between the planet's magnetic field and solar wind
Tiny 'Robots' Made From Human Cells Show Wound-Healing Potential
The so-called "anthrobots" can self-assemble and move on their own, and they prompted damaged neurons to regenerate in a recent study
Life-Sparking Gas Strengthens Evidence That Enceladus, a Moon of Saturn, Could Be Habitable
Evidence of hydrogen cyanide in data from the Cassini spacecraft adds to a growing list of molecules that could, in theory, support life on the icy moon
Why Most Pregnant People Experience Morning Sickness—and How It Could Be Treated
A hormone produced by the fetus may induce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, a new study finds
Nations Agree to 'Transition Away From Fossil Fuels' in Landmark Climate Deal
The agreement, which ended the COP28 climate conference, is not legally binding, but it's the first to explicitly call for moving away from fossil fuels
James Webb Telescope Captures Image of Supernova That 'Absolutely Shattered' a Star
The new image gives astronomers a near-infrared look at the stellar explosion called Cassiopeia A, located around 11,000 light years away from Earth
An Asteroid Will Eclipse a Red Star in the Constellation Orion Monday Night
In the U.S., the rare event will only be visible from southern Florida, but it will be livestreamed from Italy for viewers everywhere
2023 Will Officially Be the Hottest Year on Record, Scientists Say
A new report finds the global average temperature so far this year is 1.46 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial average
Male Mosquitoes May Have Once Sucked Blood, Amber Fossils Suggest
Today, only female mosquitoes feed on the blood of animals, while males are satisfied with plant juices
Scientists Examine Brain Cells That Control How Much Mice Eat
The study—the first to look at these neurons while animals are awake and consuming food—could tell us about our own appetites
Colorado Will Reintroduce Endangered Gray Wolves This Month
In 2020, voters narrowly passed a measure in favor of wolf reintroduction, and now, wildlife officials are about to begin the controversial effort
Scientists Uncover a Golden Mole Species Thought to Be 'Possibly Extinct'
A scent-detecting dog led the team to the discovery in South Africa, and traces of mole DNA helped confirm it
Astronomers Discover Rare Solar System Where Planets Orbit in Mathematical Harmony
The "resonant" planets could provide insight about how such systems form and evolve—and why our own solar system is not synced up
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