Science continues to reveal new chapters of our evolutionary history. What emerges is a portrait of resilience, adaptability, and creativity: the qualities that allowed an African species to become a global force that would transform the entire planet.
A study published by MIT has found that people who relied on ChatGPT to complete a task showed lower levels of brain activity linked to cognitive processing.
Reliable energy storage has long been one of the weak points of renewable power, but fresh research suggests a subtle chemical change could help flow batteries last much longer for cheaper
Thanks to the development of this rudimentary weapon, the Mexica Empire experienced significant growth. This jewel of volcanic origin was transformed into objects of worship, tools and ornaments.
Quantum machines are power-hungry long before they’re even useful, mostly because controlling them takes loads of bulky kit. A breakthrough cuts that overhead, which could matter for future energy use, scientists say
A historic El Niño event in 1877 triggered droughts, heatwaves and famines that caused the deaths of tens of millions of people worldwide, with devastating effects on agriculture and society.
A team led by RIKEN in Japan have announced the creation of a new plastic which can biodegrade in salt water, setting it apart from other plastics.
Dogs diverged from wolves thousands of years ago, but new evidence suggests that the two lineages continued to exchange genes long after domestication.
When a satellite nears the end of service, it is deorbited and allowed to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere. The Moon lacks an atmosphere, prompting a new way to dispose off old spacecraft.
Recent research brings together more fossil evidence supporting the coexistence of two species of early humans around 3.4 million years ago.
In a new study, an unlucky fossil bird has been found with small stones in its throat, raising the question of whether they are gizzard stones or something else entirely.
An MIT study reveals that geostationary satellites miss most aircraft contrails. Combining different observation technologies could be key to reducing aviation's climate impact.