Declassified spy-satellite photos show that the glaciers near Mount Everest are shrinking more than expected.

Scientists used computer algorithms to "evolve" an organism that's made of 100% frog DNA — but it isn't a frog.

Some of these ancient grains are billions of years older than our sun.

The turbulent lower Congo River, home to hundreds of fish species, is not only Earth's deepest river; it also presents biologists with an intriguing window into evolution.

Emperors of ancient Rome tended to die bloody, violent deaths, a new study finds.

The enormous growth began as a lesion that steadily expanded over several years.

Scientists have finally pinpointed the location of a long-hidden, 790,000-year-old impact crater, found under a lava field in southern Laos.

From raccoons in sewer grates to hedgehogs in cups, this was a sticky year for some unlucky animals.

Just in time for Christmas, a long-hidden Nativity scene has surfaced after laying concealed for centuries under another painting.

On a mountain where women were banned, one woman may have found a home ... in death.

Intriguing clues about Jurassic life were retained in a slab of sandstone that was long known for its preserved dinosaur tracks.

During summer in Mars' southern hemisphere, proton auroras occur nearly every day.

What's driving Earth's deepest earthquakes? Diamonds may hold answers.

The launch sparked two lightning strikes that disrupted critical rocket systems.

It lies far below Greenland's frozen surface.

The hole truth hints at ancient instability in the ocean bottom.

The story behind an oddball sky glow endearingly named "Steve" is revealed in a new documentary. Here's why the light show captivated aurora chasers.

"It seemed as if Captain Marvel herself had punched the planet."

A team of experts embark on a search for the mythical Bigfoot in the forests of Oregon in a new Travel Channel documentary.

A physicist who coined the term "black hole" lost highly sensitive nuclear weapons information when the U.S. had just completed tests of the first hydrogen bomb.

In two daring heists that took place just days apart in Germany, burglars stole precious gems and artifacts from museums in two cities.

Whale experts who visited the scene described the amount of plastic in the animal's body as 'horrific.'

If you have a little paleontologist, a star-gazer or a budding chemist, one of these science-inspired toys may be right for your child. Here's a look at some of the best STEM deals for kids.

Permafrost mummified and preserved a young pup for millennia, maintaining its body in near-perfect condition.