Quartz crystals are difficult to knap due to size, hardness, and crystalline structure, making them a "low-quality" raw material. However, the Clovis people of North America sometimes made points and other tools from this material despite its drawbacks. To de…

Scientists have mapped the extent of the Vela Supercluster for the first time, and determined that it is one of the largest structures in the universe.

Buried beneath Antarctica’s ice, a piece of amber is hinting at ancient forests where none should exist.

Long seen as inhospitable to mosquitoes, Iceland has recorded its first wild specimens, ending its status as one of the last mosquito-free places on Earth.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new picture of human origins that challenges the long-held idea of a single ancestral population in Africa. By analyzing genetic data from diverse modern African groups—especially the highly distinct Nama people—and comp…

The conclusion of DESI's first survey marks an important milestone for cosmology, which finds itself in a bind for the best reasons.

The Atacama Desert in Chile offers some of the clearest views of the universe, thanks to its dry climate, high altitude and isolation from light pollution. It's home to major astronomical projects like the Extremely Large Telescope. However, these skies face …

California company plans to place 4,000 "sky mirrors" in Earth orbit that will brighten skies over cities, alarming astronomers.

A new discovery in Australia reveals fossils preserved in iron with astonishing detail, reshaping how scientists search for ancient life.