Investigating the intriguing theories about the Moon's origin, including claims of artificial structures and hidden sides.

Scientists have discovered giant concentric ring structures in the upper atmosphere of Venus, a finding that could provide a ...

"Shark Week," which kicks off this week, has captivated audiences for decades with stories of these powerful ocean predators.

Light typically interacts with a material the same way whether it enters through the front or the back—like polarized ...

Carly Hansen leads research to identify non-powered dams that could be retrofitted to generate hydropower while continuing to ...

An artist's impression of the size and location of the Big Ring (blue) and Giant Arc (red) in the sky. (University of Central Lancashire/Stellarium) A massive structure detected in the distant ...

Scientists have just discovered the Milky Way's equivalent of a giant fake mustache. For four decades, astronomers have ...

Anthropic's Claude Science is a capable AI research workbench built for molecular biology. The opportunities for the rest of science are enormous.

The distinct rock formations initially inspired theories of a lost civilization in East Asia, but most scientists see a much more natural explanation.

A Seattle raccoon named Jimothy gained internet fame for its unusual shape. Experts believe this is due to a rare spinal ...

Narratives used to justify war have achieved a flimsiness so outrageous they would strain credulity in novels. Inspired by ...

As the global race for gold, lithium and other critical minerals intensifies, scientists are arguing that Africa’s greatest competitive advantage may lie not only beneath its soil, but in its ability ...