Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute have broken a longstanding barrier by managing to send single photons—that can't be copied or split and thus are secure—in the network of optical fibers we already have. This opens up a broad range of applications relyi…

A 476,000-year-old wooden structure discovered at Kalambo Falls in Zambia is reshaping what scientists know about early human ancestors.

Using AI tools, the team reworked part of the ribosome to need one less amino acid.

Researchers respond to NASA head’s claim to be ready to “escalate” the issue of whether Pluto is a planet.

A 7,000-year-old genetic trace uncovered in Morocco is quietly challenging long-held assumptions, pointing to a far more intricate sequence of events than previously understood.

Geologists have discovered that the African continent will split apart sooner than we thought.

A surge of fast-moving meteors tied to Halley’s Comet will reach its peak in early May, offering one of the most dynamic skywatching events of the season.

Wispy nebula clouds can be seen reflecting the blue-white light of the Pleiades in the stunning amateur photo.

The Milky Way galaxy grew into its current form with the help of smaller galaxies over time, which it has "consumed" or merged with. Astronomers are able to pick out which stars in the Milky Way came from other galaxies by identifying certain features, like t…