A study on birds finds that when jackdaws are sleep-deprived, they stop sleeping with one eye open and enter deeper sleep, risking safety.

Scientists have discovered a surprising magnetic spin phase where order and disorder mix, challenging old ideas.

Most insects are unstudied, but scientists created a global framework to understand and protect them using all available knowledge.

Preserved in amber, the wasp appears to have used a Venus flytrap-like structure on its body to grasp potential hosts.

Much like food poisoning, traumatic events are often followed by symptoms after a delay, and yet they still form vivid, persistent memories.

Modern humans can be recognized by their smaller facial structure when compared with Neanderthals and other hominin ancestors ...

Fingerprints have long been the cornerstone of law enforcement, linking suspects to crimes. Now, AI has disrupted this ...

Urbanization reshapes soil microbes in surprising ways—bacteria adapt and become alike, while fungi resist change.

Space debris grows rapidly, threatening satellites and future missions if cleanup efforts don't intensify now.

Quantum algorithms can now compute knot identities more efficiently than classical methods, using less energy.

Scientists urge storytelling in scientific writing to connect emotionally and spark public action on climate change.

A global study of 270,000 plant species reveals how climate, soil, and ancient geography shape where plants grow and live.