Deep in the cave recesses, springs feed a stream. But this isn’t fresh mountain water. It’s a sulfidic brew, loaded with ...

For a gas stove, the annual fiscal cost (hospital bills) is $129 per household. But the economic cost (the societal value of lost life and health) is $9,058. In other words, the ones that bear the ...

A monumental new study, years in the making, has just presented Itiner-e, the most comprehensive, high-resolution digital map ...

We all know that climbing stairs can be a bit of a workout, but did you know it could also be a quick, effective, and free ...

New data show resilience among the rainforest’s giants, though scientists warn that nutrient limits and rising heat could end ...

While helium-3 is exceedingly rare on Earth, it’s plentiful on the Moon. But getting it won’t be simple. The race to harvest ...

AI can now turn brain scans into text. It’s not mind reading but it’s pretty close.

Soup is a culinary staple in virtually every global culture. In many regions, it’s a cultural and nutritional powerhouse, as ...

Silk decorations in spider webs aren’t just for show. They may help spiders “hear” their prey through vibrations.

A team of scientists led by Brian J. Pickles from the University of Reading paid attention to a tiny, overlooked clue. They ...

Long before the first sparks of civilization — or even humanity as we know it — our ancestors were already inventors. On the ...

According to the latest mathematical models, the moon has a fluid outer core and a solid inner core, similar to Earth’s. The ...