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A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, Cimolodon desosai, lived 75 million years ago and had traits--like a small body and varied diet--that likely boosted survival ...

A group of undergraduate students pulled off something remarkable: they built their own dark matter detector and used it to probe one of physics' biggest mysteries. Working with limited resources but plenty of creativity, they designed a stripped ...

In a breakthrough experiment, scientists directly imaged how particles pair up in a system that mimics superconductors. Instead of behaving independently, the pairs moved in a synchronized, dance-like pattern--something never predicted before. This . ...

Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden "switch" that may decide whether pain fades away--or lingers for months or even years. Researchers found that a small, little-known region called the caudal granular insular cortex (CGIC) acts ...

A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered "safe" on their own. The research suggests these mixtures may silently damage cells years before cancer ...

A bizarre, cyclops-like creature from nearly 600 million years ago may hold the key to how your eyes--and even your sleep cycle--evolved. Scientists have discovered that all vertebrates, including humans, trace their vision back to a single light ...

The famous mezcal "worm" has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that all sampled larvae were actually agave redworm moth caterpillars--not a mix of species as once believed. While the discovery .. ...

Dinosaur DNA may still be out of reach, but scientists are uncovering something almost as exciting--ancient blood vessels hidden inside fossilized bones. In a massive Tyrannosaurus rex nicknamed Scotty, researchers discovered a network of preserved . ...

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 ...

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil--EPA--may actually interfere with .. ...