Researchers say they have identified a new species of ancient hominin, Homo juluensis, that could help solve another big mystery of human evolution. Their proposal is sparking debate in the scientific ...

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To comply, NASA has sought to sanitize Mars rovers at a threshold of no more than 300,000 bacterial spores on any surface.

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Humanity is reaching the threshold of adulthood. It is time to grow up and go out — beyond the cradle and into the cosmos.

Hubble Space Telescope mapped Andromeda, revealing a chaotic history shaped by mergers. A 2.5-billion-pixel mosaic shows 200 ...

Dorothy Shippen will soon retire, concluding a celebrated career marked by curiosity and a commitment to the next generation of scientists.

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If there’s one thing India has never lacked, it’s a hunger for learning. Education isn’t just a personal pursuit here; it’s a ...

The discovery of new emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica from space highlights the critical role of technology in ecological research and the urgent need for conservation efforts in response to ...

After an inarguably massive year for games in 2023, the 2024 schedule was a bit quieter—but that doesn't mean it hasn't been stacked with celebrated releases. Even at the very beginning, January ...