Category: Science

In 1998, astronomers discovered dark energy. The finding, which transformed our conception of the cosmos, came with a little-known consequence: It threw a wrench into

A supermassive black hole embedded in an early galaxy likely starved the galaxy of gas needed to form young stars, new observations revealed.

Data doesn’t have to travel as far or waste as much energy when the memory and logic components are closer together.

The actor embarks on a “thrilling adventure” across seven expeditions — here’s how to watch “Pole to Pole with Will Smith” online from anywhere.

A new report warns that AI poses a serious threat to children’s cognitive development and emotional well-being.

In an unprecedented move, NASA is bringing an astronaut crew home early from the International Space Station because one astronaut has an undisclosed medical condition.

The fires affected millions of people in the region. It could take years to understand the health consequences, but ongoing research is helping to prepare

An analysis of global climate data shows sustained warming even as El Niño faded.

A crowd-sourced search for alien intelligence called SETI@Home is in its final stages, analyzing 100 ‘signals of interest’ with the world’s largest radio telescope.

Two renowned prehistoric individuals were likely infected with a human papillomavirus that has been linked to several cancers.

Daily protein requirements vary a bit person to person, but some evidence suggests consuming high amounts of protein could do more harm than good. Live

Flower designs on 8,000-year-old Mesopotamian pots reveal a “mathematical knowledge” perhaps developed to share land and crops, archaeologists say.

NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Science correspondent Richard Stone about recent developments in the search for Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA.

A new study analyzed the sleep patterns of jellyfish and sea anemones and found they share some sleep traits with humans. The research could provide