Scientists have identified 13 genes that could increase a person’s risk of developing obesity

The ice sample, retrieved in Antarctica, is the oldest on record—but this discovery may just be tip of the iceberg.

We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and yet, the secret of how our brain falls asleep remains one of the greatest mysteries of neu...

By Taylor Nicioli, CNN(CNN) — Glowing bats may sound like Halloween decor, but researchers in Georgia have discovered certain species of...

Scientists discovered a peculiar “fish neighborhood," one more reason to designate the Weddell Sea as a Marine Protected Area.

Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica with record-tying 185 mph winds Tuesday, was a beast that stood out as extreme even in a record numb...

Invasive brown rats appear to be systematically preying on local bat populations, German researchers say.

Being curt or outright mean may make a newer AI model more accurate, a new study shows, defying previous findings on politeness to AI.

The finding could lead to the development of better drugs for infections like the flu, autoimmune diseases and more.

Only male mice showed sustained improvement, study finds

Oct. 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the...

Humans and our ancestors have been exposed to lead for 2 million years, but the toxic metal may have actually helped our species to develop...

More than 50,000 Britons have developed bowel cancer because Ministers failed to act on warnings that chemicals used to cure bacon and ham c...

Studies have shown men are actually more likely to marry where polygyny is common than where it is rare

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Researchers have unearthed a spooky pair of dinosaur mummies that seem to have been...