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The finding shows how life spreads between isolated deep-sea vents -- and how closely those ecosystems are tied to the sunlit ocean.

Shigella causes about 450,000 U.S. infections each year. An experimental oral vaccine protected adults in a small human trial.

Hosted by actor Tom Hiddleston, Pompeii: Out of Time mixes facts and fiction to bring three real ancient Romans to life.

A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.

Scientists recovered ancient human DNA from cave walls for the first time. Refined, the method could help link prehistoric paintings to their makers.

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the history of unethical practices in research on human remains and the progress toward more ethical standards.

Parasite-induced cases of explosive diarrhea are sweeping the United States. Containing the outbreak won't be easy.

The lab-made cells open a window into what's possible for synthetic life, researchers say.

Biological anthropologist Fatimah Jackson is leading an effort to prevent history from repeating.

Solve the math puzzle from our August 2026 issue, in which a family investigates an odd happening.