For more than 60 million years, venomous snakes have slithered across Earth.
These ancient, chemical weapon-wielding reptiles owe their evolutionary success in part to the effectiveness of their bite, which they deliver at an astonishing speed…

For more than 60 million years, venomous snakes have slithered across Earth.
These ancient, chemical weapon-wielding reptiles owe their evolutionary success in part to the effectiveness of their bite, which they deliver at an astonishing speed…

A green comet continues to shine brightly after sunset for skywatchers in the Northern Hemisphere. For observers on Thursday, Oct. 23, Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) — also the fainter and Comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) — are relatively easy to find…

Imaging technology has revolutionized paleontology, allowing scientists to study fossils that are buried deep in the rock or too small to handle. Two recent studies I was involved with show some of the technology’s potential, including one that…

When archaeologists lifted a skeleton from beneath a parking lot in Leicester in 2012, they suspected they had found England’s most contentious king, Richard III. Blunt force trauma to the skull matched battlefield accounts, and a pronounced…

The River Wye used to be full of wild salmon. Today it is full of algae.
The first ever injectable drug that can prevent HIV has been approved for use in England and Wales.

When people travel, they aren’t just looking for historic sights—they’re also looking for new flavors that captivate and connect them to the place they’re visiting.

It might seem counterintuitive in a sport built around speed, but the world governing body for competitive cycling wants to slow elite riders down.

A new study reveals that SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines can amplify immune checkpoint therapy in lung and skin cancers by unleashing a potent interferon-driven immune surge that transforms resistant tumors into immunotherapy-ready…