The number zero was a relatively recent and crucial addition − it allows numbers to extend in both directions forever.

Humans have left evidence of their passing through America’s great rift for more than 10 millennia.

This project can help us learn about the history of the Universe.

It's a packed week, with Earth Day, Arbor Day, The City Nature Challenge and more!

Each subtle cultural or personal twist to a fermented dish is felt by your body’s microbial community.

Sean D. Hollis, a specialist in brain injury explains why we have memory loss and other symptoms of a concussion and provides helpful recovery tips.

Scientists could one day find traces of life on Enceladus, an ocean-covered moon orbiting Saturn.

Though it’s one of the most common bacterial diseases, strep throat is still subject to uncertainty as scientists explore treatment options.

Did Neanderthals wear clothing, jewelry or other accessories? There's not much in the archaeological record to suggest so, but researchers are turning to indirect evidence for clues about ancient fashion styles.

There’s no place on our planet that’s quite like the lunar surface. But a trip to NASA’s Lunar Sample Lab in Houston can certainly feel like a journey to another world.

Bubble or boba tea is hugely popular, but what is it made of and is it really good for you?

Everyone has been talking about Wegovy and Ozempic for weight loss. But Semaglutide could be used for heart conditions and even alcohol use disorder.

Time is personal to everyone, which makes it difficult to study. Paul Sutter explains how our brains can sometimes bend time and touches on the Stopped Clock Illusion..

An ancient soft coral species first lit up about 540 million years ago, according to a statistical model.

What is a synthetic reality and what are Deepfakes? Discover more about the good and bad of the emergence of synthetic realities.

The largest storm in our solar system, an 8,700-mile-wide anticyclone on Jupiter long beloved by astronomers, may be slowly fizzling out.

Explore the dynamic nature of solar flares, intense bursts of radiation from the Sun, their causes, effects on Earth, and the remarkable visuals they create.

What are the different colors of the moon? Learn when the Pink Moon is visible and what it represents.

New fossil of 9-foot-long tusked fish prompts paleontologists to reconsider giant salmon’s nickname.

What was our ancient magnetic field like? A new finding suggests the oldest estimate of the age of the planet’s current magnetic field.

Why do deep-sea creatures grow so large? From giant squids to colossal spider crabs, learn how body temperature and metabolism might contribute to animal size.