Earth’s vertebrate diversity may be far richer than anyone realized. A sweeping analysis of more than 300 studies suggests that for every known fish, bird, reptile, amphibian, or mammal species, there ...

Tiny, tooth-sized fossils have just reshaped the story of our deepest ancestry. Paleontologists have discovered the southernmost remains ever found of Purgatorius—the earliest-known relative of all ...

Surviving cancer at a young age may come with an unexpected cost: faster aging at both the cellular and brain levels. Researchers found that survivors often show signs of being biologically older than ...

Researchers are developing a two-part therapy for type 1 diabetes: lab-made insulin-producing cells paired with ...

K’gari’s iconic lakes have existed for tens of thousands of years—but they haven’t always been full. New research shows that ...

Even in the ultra-dry Atacama Desert, tiny soil-dwelling nematodes are thriving in surprising diversity. Scientists found ...

As millions turn to ChatGPT and other AI chatbots for therapy-style advice, new research from Brown University raises a ...

Why do we tip—even when we know we’ll never see the server again? New research suggests it’s not just about rewarding good ...