The enigmatic Maya calendar synchronizes all visible planets, thus solving an astronomical puzzle that had remained unsolved ...

Cities shape access to clean water. Compact growth helps millions reach pipes and sewage, while sprawling cities make ...

Species conservation succeeds only when it strengthens whole ecosystems. Focusing on a single animal can harm the broader web ...

A new study shows that a stronger desire for children links to weaker attraction toward youthful faces in men and women.

Scientists reveal why certain word sounds feel pleasant and stick in memory, uncovering a deep link between phonemes, beauty, ...

A long-term forest study shows that when soils dry under warming, microbes slow down and nitrogen gas emissions fall.

A 3.4-million-year-old fossil foot reveals that two early hominin species lived together - A. deyiremeda and A. afarensis.

Mindfulness helps people notice phone urges before they act, which reduces automatic scrolling and supports healthier daily ...

DEET, a common mosquito repellent, is building up in rivers, groundwater, and even drinking water, raising new environmental ...

A first-ever 3D model of the Rano Raraku quarry lets anyone examine Easter Island’s iconic statue workshop in vivid detail.

Dying ants broadcast a chemical “end me” signal that triggers swift sacrifice, protecting the colony from deadly infections.

A 5,400-year-old grave containing 140 pieces of amber has been found in the city of Karelia, a splendid burial site.