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In 2008 scientists reported that rocks in Canada were the world’s oldest. New data appear to confirm this contested claim

Audible sound can affect gene activity in mouse cells, boosting the attachment of muscle precursors to surrounding tissue and decreasing fat accumulation

Energy Transfer, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, sued the nonprofit Greenpeace over alleged conspiracy—the host of Drilled explains why

Microwave satellite data are key to capturing major changes in a hurricane’s strength, such as when a storm undergoes rapid intensification. But a main source of those data is being abruptly shut off

A certain species of sea slug steals chloroplasts from algae and houses its contraband in special organelles that it can raid for food in times of need

Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too

Surprising new work bucks 50 years of assumptions about the trade-offs between computation space and time

Close stellar encounters could change the structure of our planetary system, potentially dooming Earth or other worlds to oblivion

This San Antonio, Tex., lab takes biosecurity seriously. Suit up with its scientists and go behind the scenes of the science of vaccine creation.

Scientists warn against reading too much into a small experiment about ChatGPT and brain activity that is receiving a lot of buzz

Vaccines are safe, but they could always be safer—here’s what would make a difference

Recent observations have revealed carbon monoxide venting from the largest comet ever seen, providing clues about its origins in the mysterious depths of the outer solar system

A rapidly warming Arctic is driving long-lasting summer extremes, such as this month’s sweltering temperatures, new research suggests

Later this year a tiny rover will carry out an unusual lunar task

Thimerosal, which contains an organic compound of mercury, has mostly been phased out as a preservative for vaccines. Here’s how we know it is safe and why we still use it in some vaccines given to adults

Researchers and expert seafarers teamed up to re-create an ocean journey from more than 30,000 years ago

The kids are out of school, and some of the pressures may be off. Here’s how you can further connect with them to make next year a little easier

Employees at the National Science Foundation say they’ve been blindsided by a plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take over their offices

Scientists are just beginning to document sexual synesthesia, a phenomenon that can bring consciousness-altering washes of color and fantastical scenes at the moment of orgasm