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Ancient seas left an expanse of rolling gypsum dunes known as White Sands in New Mexico, and within this surreal landscape lies evidence that humans have roamed the Americas for at least 20,000 years.

While most of White Sands is protected as…

The first dazzling images have been released from the National Science Foundation and…

Common garden snails and slugs could now be considered venomous, according to…

He’s also not the only researcher working to expose plants to higher radiation levels than previously studied. Porterfield, who is one of the scientists working on NASA’s LEAF mission—a lunar plant-growth experiment that will go to the moon…

The universe is always moving. While we’ve found evidence of rogue black holes and planets, new research suggests that a passing star could be out there somewhere. Unfortunately, If it were to swing too close to our solar system, it…

The human brain is a fascinating organ. Not only are we just starting to truly discover how the brain learns, but we’re finding out even more new things about one of our body’s most important pieces. For instance, according to new…

Sometimes we all need a kelping hand – or fin.

For the first time, orcas have been recorded making and using tools, fashioning pieces of kelp so that they can groom each other as they swim.

The new discovery in these remarkable animals (

Orcas, also known as killer whales, have been documented using lengths of seaweed to scratch…

Chimpanzees share a sense of curiosity with children and enjoy watching social interactions…