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These delicate and stunning creatures are offering Smithsonian scientists a warning sign for the world's waters turning more acidic
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A gator can replace all of its teeth up to 50 times--learning what triggers these new teeth to grow may someday keep us from needing dentures
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Since 1996, scientists have found the oldest fossil insect, the largest living bug, a new taxonomic order and more
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The Japanese artist depicts blossoms from various plant species in fastidious detail
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A new geographic analysis of millions of tweets provides a remarkably broad view of humanity, by language, location and other factors
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Among then: They answer a lot of questions and their spit is good for us
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New isotopic analysis of hydrogen in Apollo-era Moon rocks shows that the water locked inside them hails from our planet
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The newborn seal pups possess the most well-developed brains compared to other mammals, but that advantage comes with a cost
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Research shows that our brains have a specialized system to anticipate the location of moving objects, located in the visual cortex
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They're mining it and selling it. But don't worry, it's all anonymous. Maybe
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Any two modern-day Europeans, even those living on opposite sides of the continent, may be more closely related than they might think
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Recent testing shows that, contrary to prior findings, new plastic helmets reduce the risk of concussions by 45 to 96 percent
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From seaweed and beetles to lead and synthetic chemicals, lipstick has seen its share of strange—and dangerous—components
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Artist Heather Dewey-Hagborg reconstructs the faces of strangers from genetic evidence she scavenges from the streets
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Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Scientists have found a way to slow the aging process. Unluckily for us, they've only been able to do it in mice
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Our bodies convert asparagusic acid into sulfur-containing chemicals that stink—but some of us are spared from the pungent odor
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From soccer balls to cookstoves, engineers are working on a range of devices that provide cheap, clean energy
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The Repentir app reveals an artist's creative process by allowing users to peel back layers of paint with the touch of their fingertips
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Schools are enhancing their science curriculums by inviting geneticists and other scientists to guest teach lessons
Since the project began, DNA sequencing technologies have advanced tremendously
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