Viruses are often seen only as killers—responsible for diseases like HIV, Ebola, and influenza. But what if we told you that without them, you wouldn’t exist? Ancient viruses shaped the evolution of ...

A student in Montana discovered a tiny fossil that led to the identification of a new species of ancient land-dwelling crocodile relative. Nicknamed “Elton,” this 95-million-year-old croc reveals a ...

The Rapture is near — at least according to an apocalyptic prophecy by one South African man who says it will fall on Sept.

This 530-acre haven of tranquility in Sauk County offers the ultimate stress-relief package – ancient rock formations, whispering forests, and the blessed absence of notification pings. The moment you ...

And Mark Twain National Forest surrounds much of the area, providing endless opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. This concentration of natural wonders makes Missouri’s St.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered strange chemical and mineral patterns in Jezero Crater’s Bright Angel formation that may be the strongest hints yet of ancient Martian life. The rocks contain ...

Researchers discovered a 520-million-year-old fossil of an arthropod named Youti yuanshi that still had its brain and guts ...

Researchers digging in Argentina have uncovered a new type of ancient dinosaur that once roamed the Earth millions of years ...

Biosphere 2 isn’t just the site of a famous human experiment. Today, scientists there work to understand how life emerges in barren environments.

Archaeologists found a 30,000-year-old ancient toolkit in Czech Republic. The tools reveal hunting, recycling, and survival skills.

Learn why scientists are cautiously optimistic about the potential biosignatures found in the Sapphire Canyon rock sample.