Hubble captures a dazzling stellar nursery where newborn stars light up and carve their way through glowing clouds in a ...

Evidence from medieval chronicles suggests that the periodic nature of Halley’s Comet was recognized centuries earlier than previously believed. Edmond Halley is widely associated with identifying the ...

Sound machines and “sleep sounds” are often marketed as a cure for restless nights, but new research suggests they may ...

Scientists have revealed how corals anchor themselves to reefs through a multi-step biological process. The findings could help restoration efforts focus on coral species most likely to survive and ...

Oxygen is everywhere on Earth today. But that hasn’t always been the case. Scientists think oxygen only became a lasting part ...

A major international study shows that increasing a naturally occurring molecule can help restore memory in animal models of ...

New research suggests that patients with duplicate medical records face substantially higher risks during hospital stays, ...

Genetic data strengthens the case that humans first settled Sahul around 60,000 years ago, using multiple seafaring routes.

Growing AI adoption could modestly increase U.S. carbon emissions, highlighting the need for energy-efficient AI systems.

Hubble observations reveal a giant, turbulent planet-forming disk that may reshape theories of how planetary systems develop.

Researchers have uncovered a fast-acting brain network that may determine how effectively deep brain stimulation improves Parkinson’s symptoms. Parkinson’s disease can make everyday movements slow, ...

Earth’s magnetic field and atmospheric oxygen appear to have moved in sync for half a billion years, pointing to a surprising connection between the planet’s deep interior and life-supporting ...