Global warming may be speeding up, with temperatures rising faster since 2015 and recent record-hot years reflecting a steeper climate trend.

A 7.2-million-year-old femur found in Bulgaria reveals early signs of upright walking and reopens the debate on human origins.

A study reveals that left-handed people show greater competitive drive than right-handed people, which could give them an advantage.

The cloudberry, a popular northern dessert berry, reveals a surprising genetic origin after a study deciphers its complex evolution.

Scientists created a map showing which U.S. states face high flu risk. The study explains how social and health factors shape ...

Ancient plant viruses infecting modern crops likely evolved in wild plants before the last Ice Age and later spread across continents.

Raccoons keep solving puzzles even after finding food. Curiosity drives learning and may explain why raccoons adapt so well ...

A rare hellbender salamander marked in 2013 has been discovered in Ohio, offering new hope for efforts to restore this elusive amphibian.

Global warming may be speeding up, with temperatures rising faster since 2015 and recent record-hot years reflecting a steeper climate trend.

Ancient sewing needles helped humans survive freezing climates by enabling tailored clothing, while also serving many other uses.

China is cleaning up its sulfur pollution, but the drop in airborne particles is revealing additional warming that concerns scientists.

The brain can retrieve memories that never reach conscious awareness, offering new clues about how forgetting and memory recall work.