A speculative paper argues that ancient planetary flybys may have helped trigger some of Earth’s mass extinctions. Earth’s history is full…

A pocket-sized particle detector is making cosmic ray physics accessible from classrooms to major experiments. Particles from deep space are passing…

For nearly a century, students have learned the inductive effect the same way. Now, researchers say that explanation may not tell…

A new study identifies the molecular switch that determines when aging cells permanently stop dividing. Every time a human cell divides,…

New research shows that burning plastic is more common as an everyday energy source than previously understood, raising serious global concerns…

A sugar-coated nanoparticle treatment helped extend survival in mice with glioblastoma. Glioblastoma is the deadliest form of brain cancer, with few…

New research suggests the brain may lose its ability to adjust to change before the first obvious memory symptoms appear. What…

Mediterranean soil chemistry may have caused archaeologists to overidentify olive oil in ancient pottery. For archaeologists, a trace of olive oil…