A new study sheds light on the hidden lives of coastal marten. Researchers at Oregon State University have sharpened the picture…

Chimpanzee experiments suggest early humans were likely fascinated by crystals because of their unique transparency and geometric shapes. Archaeologists have repeatedly…

A rare childhood disease with no approved treatment may have an unexpected new therapeutic candidate. Sildenafil, the active ingredient also sold…

A clinical trial suggests that a wake-promoting drug may help early-morning shift workers overcome the biological challenges of working during hours…

A large, decades-long study of more than 130,000 participants suggests that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea may support long-term…

A seemingly small planetary neighbor may play a larger role in Earth’s climate than previously thought. Mars is only about half…

Unusual potassium isotope signatures in Chang’e-6 lunar samples point to extreme conditions created by the impact that formed the South Pole–Aitken…

A mysterious bow shock around the white dwarf RXJ0528+2838 is challenging astronomers’ understanding of how dead stars interact with their surroundings.…