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'Spiders on Mars' and ancient sea monsters: 5 of the biggest science stories you read in 2024It's been a big year for science news.
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The oldest rocks on EarthThe 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.
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The 7 most disturbing humanoid robots that emerged in 2024From a disembodied torso to a "friendly" robot with unnervingly human facial expressions, here are seven of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world.
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The 10 biggest science experiments on EarthFrom 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.
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The biggest health news of 2024, from bird flu to CRISPRHealth channel editor Nicoletta Lanese looks back on some of our standout health stories from 2024.
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15 stunning nature photos from 2024Collected from some of the best-known photography competitions around the world, here are the most captivating nature photos of 2024.
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3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don'tSome Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.
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10 fascinating discoveries about Neanderthals in 2024, from 'Thorin' the last Neanderthal to an ancient glue factoryThis year, we learned that our Neanderthal cousins were a lot like us, despite treading their own path that ended in extinction.
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9 of the most 'genetically isolated' human populations in the worldGeographical 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.
