Two new papers delve into mysterious lights and objects that were observed in the sky years before the first satellite ...

Thought to be extinct in the wild, the Spix Macaw currently exists in captivity with their numbers in the dismally low 60 to ...

DNA shines a light back into the past, showing us things that fossils can't. But how far back can that light extend? Some of the oldest DNA sequences come from mastodon and polar bear fossils about 50 ...

This month marks 80 years since one of the most influential yet underrated inventions burst onto the market in New York on ...

Neville wrote that he and his comrades were, “Somewhere at Sea.” Harley wrote that they were, “Somewhere in the Bight,” ...

Trilobites lived in all Earth’s oceans for hundreds of millions of years. They had tough exoskeletons, which made them more likely to fossilise. The detailed fossil record of trilobites shows how ...

I booked a tour in York to learn more about England’s uneven Jewish history and found out even more than I expected.

Plague, leprosy, smallpox and other diseases didn't jump from animals to humans when we thought. Ancient DNA is revealing ...

Clifty Falls State Park borders the town, offering waterfalls and hiking trails just minutes from downtown. The falls cascade over limestone cliffs, creating a natural wonder that photographers love.

BYU is marking its 150th anniversary with a creative spin on a classic celebration: blowing out birthday candles in BYU style ...

The art collection in Sheffield was founded 150 years ago with the aim of making great artworks accessible to the people of ...

Extreme heat forged Earth’s continents billions of years ago, creating the stable foundation that made life possible.