Category: Science

Augmented reality-powered smart glasses have seen a muted resurgence lately. Will Google’s intervention reinvigorate what feels like a tired concept?

An extremely early Type II supernova explosion, named after the Titan goddess of dawn in Greek mythology, occurred just 1 billion years after the Big

Jan. 24, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over

Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.

Our nose is right in front of us. So why don’t we normally notice it?

At least 1.4 million seagulls feed at landfills across North America, which aside from the nuisance it might pose, is also a threat to the

A new study combining European ice core data and historical records of the infamous Black Death pandemic of 1349-1353 shows metal mining and smelting have

A study of dog bones across several Iron Age sites in Bulgaria has shown that people ate dog meat.

The “very rare” find provides an extraordinary glimpse into the ingenuity of early human relatives who lived around half a million years ago.

When large language models (LLMs) are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.

A green and red aurora streams across Earth’s horizon above the city lights of Europe in this Jan. 19, 2026, photograph, which looks north across

Sudden or severe cold temperature can cause trees to experience “frost crack.” NPR’s Scott Simon talks with Bill McNee of the Wisconsin Department of Natural

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses how scientists are beginning to study animals’ emotions and personalities — from joy to individual temperament.

Dehumidifiers come into their own this season — reducing condensation, preventing mold, reducing heating costs and more. Here’s how to choose an appropriate model.