Learn how a fossil from approximately 500 million years ago traces the evolutionary origins of spiders, scorpions, and other arachnids to a surprising place: the sea.

Learn how ant colonies are separated into multiple castes and why a female ant's genes can make or break its chances of becoming queen.

Learn more about olive oil's impact on skin, and while it may be a new trend on social media, using it in the sun might not be a good idea.

Learn about Antarctica’s hidden submarine canyons and how they play an important role in global climate.

Learn how olive oil’s anti-inflammatory components helped create a less painful and longer lasting mRNA vaccine, and showed promise for CRISPR and cancer treatments.

With so few Alzheimer’s drugs available, repurposing medications approved for other conditions could be the key to tackling this complex disease.

Learn more about the osteoderms found in monitor lizards – a hidden bone structure that may hold an evolutionary advantage.

Do dogs judge humans? Researchers wondered if eavesdropping offers dogs an advantage, enabling them to cast judgements on individuals without direct engagement.

Learn more about a sednoid called Ammonite that has been detected in the outer reaches of the Solar System.

Learn more about the Meteor Crater near the Grand Canyon and how it may have created a paleolake thousands of years ago.

What is chronic venous insufficiency? This condition can be painful but is not a serious threat to health.

What is a placental mammal? Learn more about placental mammals and how having a placenta may have been an evolutionary advantage for mammals.

Genetic legacy of our ancient cousins could be making it harder for some people to reach their athletic potential.

Learn about the first whole genome from Ancient Egypt, which has shed light on the life and ancestry of a potter who lived during a period of great change.

What is a living fossil? Learn more about the living fossils among us and why this topic is highly debated among scientists.

Learn more about how some firefly species may use pheromone receptors along with bioluminescence to attract partners.

How old is the universe? Learn more about the age of the Universe, from it's explosive beginnings to how we on Earth can measure its age.

Learn about the technology that may help astronauts survive on the moon by extracting water from lunar soil and producing fuel ingredients.

Understanding how dogs react to screens could help us train them better and expand their entertainment options.

What is tear gas? Learn more about the evolution of tear gas and why some scientists recommend a revaluation of its use.

Learn how “robot metabolism” allows machines to take material from their surroundings to “grow” and to “heal."

Looking for alternative wellness hacks? Current social media trends strangely resemble medieval cures.

Learn how alcohol became a vital tool in the evolution of early societies and what drinks ancient people enjoyed at feasts and ceremonies.

Learn more about LIGO, the observatory that detected two massive black holes merging, the largest in recorded history.