In the deserts of Ethiopia, scientists uncovered fossils showing that early members of our genus Homo lived side by side with ...

Scientists have uncovered the world’s earliest fossil showing both Neanderthal and Homo sapiens features: a five-year-old ...

Planting more trees can help cool the planet and reduce fire risk—but where they are planted matters. According to UC Riverside researchers, tropical regions provide the most powerful climate benefits ...

Scientists have decoded the microbial and environmental factors behind cacao fermentation, the critical process that defines chocolate’s taste. By recreating the fermentation with controlled microbial ...

Scientists have finally uncovered the missing link in how our bodies absorb queuosine, a rare micronutrient crucial for brain health, memory, stress response, and cancer defense. For decades, ...

In a health system where speed often replaces empathy, researchers highlight the life-changing power of listening. Beyond ...

Scientists from the Southwest Research Institute have found strong evidence that near-Earth asteroids Bennu and Ryugu share a common origin with Polana, a much larger asteroid in the main belt. By ...

An aggressive blood pressure target of under 120 mm Hg can significantly reduce heart disease risk, researchers found.

Researchers discovered two brain regions that work as a “neural compass,” keeping people oriented in virtual city navigation.

Hubble’s newest view of the spiral galaxy NGC 2835 adds a stunning twist to a familiar sight. By capturing light in a special ...

Scientists at UCSF have uncovered a surprising culprit behind brain aging: a protein called FTL1. In mice, too much FTL1 ...

A large-scale review finds that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may increase the risk of autism and ADHD in children. The strongest studies showed the clearest links, pointing to biological ...