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It's been a big year for science news.

The world's oldest rocks are spread across the globe and paint a picture of Earth's turbulent early history. Here are some of the most notable and important formations scientists have discovered.

From a disembodied torso to a "friendly" robot with unnervingly human facial expressions, here are seven of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world.

From a telescope network that spans much of the globe to a psychology study that spans 67 countries, here are the biggest science experiments on the planet.

Health channel editor Nicoletta Lanese looks back on some of our standout health stories from 2024.

Collected from some of the best-known photography competitions around the world, here are the most captivating nature photos of 2024.

Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.

This year, we learned that our Neanderthal cousins were a lot like us, despite treading their own path that ended in extinction.

Geographical barriers and cultural differences can prevent people from mingling with their neighbors, leading to genetic isolation — and the phenomenon is more common than most people think.

From the wheel 5,500 years ago to the birth control pill, these 20 inventions had huge ramifications and have helped humans shape the world around us.