How an innovative protein analysis technique helped solve a decades-old mystery
Rock lobster isn't just a B52's song, it's a beloved meal around the world. And now scientists have figured out how to raise them on a farm
How science helps your barista brew your espresso perfectly every time
The Vangunu rat is the first rodent species to come to light on the Solomon Islands in 80 years—and it’s already endangered
Watching adults struggle with a difficult task can teach young children the value of hard work
A remarkably preserved 49,000-year-old skeleton shows that Neanderthal kids may have grown slowly, like us
New techniques help explain why there is little genetic overlap between modern and ancient Malawi people—and promise much more
A new study sheds light on the wild world of "dynamically dichromatic" amphibians
The entire country—but especially the capital—has all the ingredients for seismic catastrophe
After a rich scientific life, Cassini went out in a blaze, becoming one with the planet it had revolved around for so long
A rock rat is hiding from his predator, a honey badger, in the midst of a Namibian sweet thorn tree. But he doesn't count on his opponent's determination
The photographer behind 'Your beautiful eyes' documents his country's storied landscape beneath canopies of stars
These futuristic-sounding apps are on the rise, but it’s key to separate the data from the hype
Cognitive scientists suggest that we name the colors of things we want to talk about
Reducing India’s emissions will take more than science—it will take a new paradigm of de-colonialism, says Sunita Narain
After a summer of close monitoring, zoo officials announced the 19-year-old animal wouldn't be giving birth
Political uncertainty and a changing climate converge to forge the park system's biggest challenge yet
An investigation into more than 500 children shows that upbringing can have dramatic effects on human health
This rapidly evolving tech aims to empower consumers and shine a light on the food industry
Meet the intrepid teenagers and teenagers-at-heart who swelter in the heat hunting for fossils
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