Human societies didn’t just adapt to the planet—they learned to reshape it. From early fire use to today’s global supply ...

Extra virgin olive oil might help protect your brain by working through your gut. A two-year study found that people who consumed it had better cognitive performance and more diverse gut bacteria than ...

Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity. The device can power underground sensors for tasks like monitoring moisture or detecting touch, without needing ...

A surprising breakthrough in physics could reshape the future of computing by tapping into a strange, previously untapped ...

Astronomers have long been puzzled by a cosmic mystery: planets orbiting two stars—like Star Wars’ Tatooine—are surprisingly rare, even though they should be common. New research suggests the culprit ...

Calling AI things like “smart” or saying it “knows” something might sound harmless, but it can quietly mislead people about what AI actually does. A new study shows that news writers are more careful ...

Scientists drilling deep beneath Greenland’s ice have uncovered a startling clue about its past—and future. Evidence shows ...

Caffeine doesn’t just perk up humans—it can sharpen ants’ minds too. Invasive Argentine ants given caffeinated sugar learned ...

That “magic” sponge under your sink may be hiding an environmental downside. While melamine sponges are famous for ...

A surprising new study suggests that eating a very healthy diet—packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—might be ...

Scientists have captured stunning new insights into one of the universe’s most powerful phenomena—black hole jets—by using a planet-sized network of radio telescopes. Focusing on Cygnus X-1, one of ...

The ozone layer has been on track to recover thanks to the Montreal Protocol—but a loophole may be holding it back. Chemicals ...