Despite the vast differences in human and bee brains, both of us can do mathematics. As we argue in a new paper published in ...

“A rare Mola mola (ocean sunfish) washed up on our shore at Cardiff State Beach today,” San Diego State Lifeguards stated Wednesday via Instagram. “It’s the heaviest bony fish on earth and can weigh ...

Subclade K, which is circulating in Arizona, has been dubbed a 'super flu' but some experts say that's not an accurate characterization.

An analysis of genetic data from over 900,000 people shows that certain stretches of DNA, made up of short sequences repeated ...

A new trend for ‘public domain horror’ is fuelling the mutation of our best-loved cartoon characters into gory slasher ...

The appearance of someone's rear end may reveal a hidden sign that they're dealing with autism, ADHD, or both.

One that caught attention from many was a type of sea mollusk that washed ashore on South Padre Island in late May.

Researchers discovered that a tiny structural feature of the enzyme GPX4 helps keep neurons safe. A rare mutation removes this protection, allowing harmful molecules to damage cell membranes and ...

That’s what most Americans believe, according to a new YouGov poll. The majority think that extraterrestrial aliens definitely or probably exist, the survey found, and many are also pretty sure ...

Researchers have discovered new regions of the human genome particularly vulnerable to mutations. These altered stretches of DNA can be passed down to future generations and are important for how we ...

In 1995, a pair of scientists discovered a planet outside our solar system orbiting a solar-type star. Since that finding—which won the scientists a portion of the 2019 Nobel Prize in ...

Earth hosts a variety of alien-like species, from the ribbon worm and syphonophore to the carnivorous pitcher plant and star-nosed mole, showcasing extreme adaptations. How A Million Miles Of Undersea ...