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Salvage work on the 1715 shipwrecks brought over 1,000 coins to the surface this summer.

Researchers have found that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are highly effective at reducing cervical cancer-causing infections and can offer herd immunity, reinforcing previous research and highlighting the need for a global HPV vaccine rollout.

The number of deaths from exposure to wildfire smoke in the U.S. could rise by more than 70% in the next 25 years. The human and economic costs involved would be astronomical, researchers say.

An ocean flowing beneath the surface of Saturn's moon Enceladus is spewing ice that holds the building blocks of life.

Chimps' ability to metabolize fermented fruit could explain our own predilection for alcohol.

Comet Lemmon, discovered earlier this year, will make a close approach to Earth later this month, giving skywatchers the chance to see its surprising lime-green glow.

A Chinese robotics company has unveiled what it describes as a realistic robot face, with plans to make humanoid robots more approachable and relatable.

A new analysis estimates that the asteroid belt is steadily losing mass each year, and may not be as permanent a feature of the solar system as we thought.

The vital commercial artery depends on a supply of fresh water to move ships between the two oceans. Drought conditions that were once rare could become common by the end of the century, greatly impacting the canal’s operation.

Dame Jane Goodall, the world's preeminent chimpanzee expert, died of natural causes.

The Bering Land Bridge likely didn't emerge until around 35,000 years ago, much later than was previously thought. This narrows the window of when humans could have crossed over to North America.

New research finds the disappearance of glaciers in the Sierra Nevada will be unprecedented in the human history of North America.

In a proof-of-concept experiment, scientists demonstrated that you can create and fertilize human eggs in the lab using sperm, genes from skin cells, and the "shells" of existing egg cells.

Years of hits in sports like football and soccer, even without concussions, can trigger neuron loss and inflammation in the brain, a study finds.

Researchers have discovered a mysterious ancient lizard with snake-like teeth in Scotland. Breugnathair elgolensis is one of the oldest relatively complete lizard fossils and helps scientists better understand the origins of snakes in the Jurassic period.

These are the best fitness trackers for swimming you can buy in every category, from best overall to best for customization.

Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL can now cruise at altitudes of 7,000 feet at speeds of 120 miles per hour.

A giant 'wave' is rippling through the Milky Way, pushing thousands of stars across the galaxy, and scientists don't know what triggered it.

Hundreds of readers responded to our poll asking if it would be OK to experiment on lab-grown "brains" if they became conscious.

The reconstructions are based on the skulls of four mummified individuals who had masks tightly fitted on their faces.