Category: Science

The ancestor of apes was long thought to come from East Africa, but newly discovered fossils in Egypt may prompt a rethink.

A new study found that microgravity simulated on Earth hindered sperm cell movement, egg fertilization and embryo development ‪—‬ findings that have serious implications for

Aging may “erase” the epigenetic markers that control gene expression in the brain, and this may create a snowball effect.

The idea is to control bad cholesterol early in life. Additional tests are also recommended to provide a clearer picture of risk.

Thursday, March 26, 2026: Your daily roundup of the biggest science stories making headlines.

A third-century mosaic shows a topless woman battling a leopard in a Roman arena.

Archaeologists found the altar and human bones during a construction project near Tula, an ancient city that was the capital of the pre-Hispanic Toltec Empire.

Tweety McTreason has tried to kill offshore wind’s future in the U.S. But industry analysts say the attacks could hurt business confidence across the U.S.

New measurements from the Blue Ghost lander suggest that thin crust, not just radioactive heating, shaped the moon’s dark lava plains.

Sure, playing video game is fun. But the ability of tiny brain organoids to pick up a skill could provide insight into how healthy brains

Touted as the next big thing just a few years back, the development of and hype fueling the metaverse have spluttered to a halt. Is

Scientists in China have announced the first confirmed sighting of the critically endangered Hainan hare in part of its native range in four decades, after

A man’s neck tattoo triggered a reaction so rare that it was only the second recorded case.

A new study using data from China’s Chang’e-4 moon lander found an area of reduced radiation from cosmic rays near the moon. The findings could