Magnetar flares can create gold, platinum, and uranium in seconds, reshaping cosmic element formation theories.

Every termite mound holds roughly 65 cubic yards of packed clay. The total displaced soil rivals about 4,000 Great Pyramids of Giza.

Discover how nearly two decades of satellite data—and the new Biomass mission—are helping scientists map forest carbon across ...

Light's interference patterns may emerge from quantum particles, not waves, challenging traditional wave-particle thinking.

Gigantic iceberg breaks off George VI Ice Shelf, exposing century-old underwater ecosystem with Antarctic sponges and corals.

Scientists studying Korea’s Haenyeo divers have uncovered genetic traits linked to blood pressure and pain tolerance.

Captive-bred axolotls can adapt to both restored and artificial wetlands, but face dangers from predators and rising ...

Farming more on existing land can hurt biodiversity as much as using new land. It depends on the crop, region, and nearby ...

Omega-3 deficiency worsens due to climate change, pollution, poor diet, and overfishing, risking global brain and heart ...

Scientists tested two major theories about consciousness. They found the back of the brain handles fine visual details.

University of Michigan researchers found that toxic Dolichospermum algae produce saxitoxin in Lake Erie, threatening water ...

Elephants rely on their elders to pass down survival skills and culture. Removing them breaks this culture and puts the ...