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A secretive, enigmatic aircraft was seen flying over Area 51, igniting renewed speculation about alien technology, clandestine military endeavors, and covert government experiments

Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month in what’s known as a planetary parade. Catch the spectacle while you can because it’s the last one of the year.

The first World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off with an opening ceremony held at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, China, on August 14, 2025. Robots showcased their abilities in sprinting, soccer, boxing, and various other sports during the event. The competition starts on Friday, featuring over 500 humanoid robots making up 280 teams from 16 nations, among them the U.S., Germany, and Japan

Researchers at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada, have issued a warning that the often neglected Tintina fault line might cause devastating earthquakes throughout North America. Such events could severely disrupt infrastructure, cause landslides, and affect thousands from Alaska to Montana

A new study has revealed evidence found at a prehistoric structure could be part of the key to unlocking the centuries-old mystery surrounding Stonehenge.

Our modest blue planet was formed following the Big Bang — the rapid expansion of the universe. Today, according to experts in astrophysics and cosmology, Earth and its cosmic relatives are expected to be pulled back into the tiny singularity from which they originated, a concept referred to as the "big crunch" theory

Colossal Biosciences, the biotech company based in Texas known for bringing the dire wolf back to life, is now aiming to bring back the moa

The Environmental Protection Agency is terminating the Office of Research and Development, which conducted studies on environmental pollutants.

During one of Sotheby's Geek Week events, held at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, a Martian meteorite exceeded bidding expectations, securing a price of $5.3 million. Known as NWA 16788, this meteorite is not just an ordinary space rock. It not only achieved the highest price ever for a meteorite, but it is also the largest and most scientifically important piece of Mars available to us on Earth

Usually, large icebergs drift within a few days, but according to Dennis Lehtonen, a local worker, this one has remained still for about a week, which is the primary cause for concern

At a sanctuary in Zambia, captive chimpanzees are placing blades of grass in their ears—and even in their rectums—engaging in a puzzling social trend that might aid in enhancing primate relationships

The Georgia Science Museum is examining a meteor fragment that caused a disturbance across the county and streaked through the Southeast last week, after being found by a local meteorite enthusiast

Scientists decoded the entire genome from the teeth of an exceptionally well-preserved skeleton discovered in a sealed funerary pot at an Egyptian burial site, estimated to be between 4,495 and 4,880 years old

PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," have been linked to several health risks. Scientists say they have identified a way to potentially absorb and remove these molecules from the body.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has taken its inaugural direct photograph of an exoplanet that was previously undiscovered, a planet orbiting beyond our solar system

Recent research indicated that after genetic analysis, the so-called ice age "puppies" discovered thawing from the permafrost in Northern Siberia were actually wolf cub sisters, rather than domesticated dogs as previously believed

Duke University researchers have devised a promising, potent pain reliever — seemingly without the harmful side effects and addictive highs of opioids.

Satellite images have shown that massive mega-tsunamis were responsible for seismic tremors that shook the Earth for nine days, according to a study in "Nature Communications" that's gaining attention online

A large cloud of Saharan dust is moving into Florida and the Gulf Coast, resulting in hazy skies, allergy advisories, and a reduced likelihood of hurricanes

Physicists in NYC have proven “time mirrors” are real, flipping waves backward in time — a discovery that’s bending minds and reshaping future tech.

According to a paper from the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, Chinese researchers identified a new strain of bacterium with "unique abilities" that enabled it to flourish on the Tiangong Space Station

Experts have issued a warning to three regions in the US about a "mega tsunami" that has the potential to sweep away entire communities with its massive waves.

Two teams of scientists at Kyushu University in Japan and Stanford University in California determined that orange cats' color all comes down to a missing segment of their genetic code.

A massive solar storm recently hit Earth, leading to radio outages on five continents, and specialists caution that this intense space weather might just be the beginning

MIT researchers say storing eggs sideways — not upright — could prevent cracks. Here’s what they discovered and why it’s time to flip the egg script.