
Stonehenge isn't the oldest monument of its kind in England, study reveals
Flagstones, an ancient monument and burial ground in England, is older than Stonehenge, a new radiocarbon-dating study finds.
By Harry Baker published
Earth from space Satellite images taken more than three decades apart show the disappearance of Iceland's Okjökull, the first glacier to be officially declared dead as a result of human-caused climate change.
By Jenna Ahart published
After finding the debris of two colliding stars swimming in the ocean, researchers are after more evidence from the lunar soil.
By Sharmila Kuthunur last updated
When astronauts return from a prolonged visit to space, they are often carried out of their capsules and placed on stretchers. The 'stranded' astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were no exception. Here's why.
By Kristina Killgrove published
A novel genetic model suggests that the ancestors of modern humans came from two distinct populations that split and reconnected during our evolutionary history.
By Jess Thomson published
DNA recovered from archaeological remains of ancient humans who lived in what is now Tunisia and northeastern Algeria reveals that European hunter-gatherers may have visited North Africa by boat around 8,500 years ago.
By Anna Gora published
Reviews The Amazfit T-Rex 3 can easily compete with mainstream outdoor smartwatches.
By Stephanie Pappas published
Oxytocin, a hormone linked to bonding behaviors, might also help mice modulate their pregnancies. Someday, this line of research could improve our understanding of human fertility.
By Anna Demming published
An AI model trained on dozens of hours of real-world conversation accurately predicts human brain activity and shows that features of language structure emerge without being coded in.
By K.R. Callaway published
Ancient iguanas sailed around 5,000 miles from North America to Fiji by clinging to floating vegetation, new research suggests.
By Kim Snaith last updated
From sets celebrating architecture and famous art to clever designs, these are the best Lego sets for adults.
By Sarah Wells published
Scientists have been building nuclear weapons for more than 80 years, but crafting this technology remains a challenge.
By Ben Turner published
Digital generated image of solar panel with purple-blue reflection.
By Owen Hughes published
Google X has introduced the Taara chip, a fingernail-sized invention that taps the "virtually limitless" potential of light-based internet connectivity.
By Julian Dossett published
New photograph captures breathtaking sight of history-making Boom Supersonic's XB-1 passenger plane as it hits supersonic speeds while flying across the sun