Category: Science

When Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492, he encountered Indigenous Lucayans living on the Bahamian island now called San Salvador.

Galaxies are like cosmic gems, each with characteristics including size and shape that make them distinct. A gallery from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and other

Since the discovery of their remains in the 19th century, Neanderthals have fascinated scientists and the general public alike. Although our understanding of these ancient

Quick facts What it is: A view of the moon from the Artemis II crew Where it is: Aristarchus Plateau, on the moon’s near side

Aqueducts are some of the ancient Romans’ most prominent surviving archaeological remains. These aqueducts relied on gravity to bring down the water to cities gradually.

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers have discovered that dust and water can form and survive surprisingly close to the

For decades, photojournalist Steve Winter has traveled across the world capturing incredible images of big cats as part of his work for National Geographic. Yet

The written word is one of humanity’s most important information technologies. Without it, mathematical and scientific discoveries would be lost to history. But it can

Two people born on the exact same day can age in totally different ways ‪—‬ one in relative health and the other with chronic disease.

This NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month features galaxies in incredible detail that have been warped and multiplied like they’ve stepped into

By the middle of the 20th century, it had begun to seem that biology was almost solved. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection

Flu season is off to an early start in some parts of the U.S., data shows. In a typical year, U.S. flu activity starts building

Imagine you’re road-tripping across the country 10 years from now. You spend a few minutes charging your electric vehicle and then set off — and

The new tattoo ink is activated under UV light. (Image credit: Matter & Light, Bruns et al.) Researchers have developed a new type of tattoo