Alzheimer’s memory loss may be linked to disrupted brain activity during rest, when recent experiences are usually replayed and saved.

A new ladybird beetle species was hiding in plain sight on a Japanese campus, exposing how easily even well-studied insects can be missed.

A fossil jaw found in Ethiopia shows Paranthropus ranged far north, challenging long-held ideas about early human relatives and their diets.

Rewetting wetlands can help lock carbon in the ground, but fully flooding them may backfire by boosting methane emissions.

Early humans in England used elephant bone to sharpen stone tools, revealing advanced planning, material knowledge, and ...

Before babies say their first word, their brains are already learning language. New research shows how early word understanding begins.

For most of their history, moths navigated the night by the moon and stars. Today, that natural map is being drowned out by streetlights, glowing buildings, and passing headlights. This flood of ...

Fossilized vomit reveals a surprise flying pterosaur in Brazil, offering new insight into how ancient reptiles lived and fed ...

One of Earth’s first birds had modern bird-like mouth features that evolved to handle food efficiently and meet the energy ...

Bottled water may expose people to more nanoplastic particles than treated tap water, largely due to plastics shed from ...

New research suggests night owls face higher risks to heart health later in life, driven in part by sleep, smoking, and daily habits.

Horses detect human fear through smell alone and exhibit fearful behavior through emotional contagion mechanism.