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These marine mammals are still feeling the effects of whaling. For most species, it may be another 100 years before there are enough old whales for scientists to confirm their lifespans.

Disney's 'Moana' movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.

Comets without tails, called dark comets, are a newly discovered space object. Now, astronomers know they come in 2 classes.

The rubber met the road for language AIs in 2024. The hard realities led to new, smaller models and safety measures for the big ones. 2024's R&D also set the stage for the next big thing: AI agents.

The use of 3D-printed guns in criminal and violent activities is likely to continue to increase. And governments and police will continue to have trouble regulating them.

An extreme heating event may have interfered with scientists' attempts to figure out the Moon's age by dating lunar rock samples.

The latest buzz phrase coming from technology companies is 'AI agents.' A computer scientist explains what that means - and how ChatGPT and your Roomba fit into the picture.

Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.

Opt for a lighter, cheaper red wine if you're trying to dodge a headache this holiday season.

Twins are pretty rare, accounting for just 3% of births in the US these days. But new research shows that for primates 60 million years ago, giving birth to twins was the norm.