Researchers used methods from paleontology to analyze the quirky local landmark, created when a rodent of a certain size fell into wet concrete.

Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of the Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News, spoke with David R. Liu, Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor of ...

By weaving Kevlar or polyethylene nanofibers into standard neoprene in wetsuits, researchers found ways to limit injury during rare encounters with sharks.

The global die-off of coral reefs signals a critical shift in Earth’s climate system with global environmental consequences along with economic ones.

The growth spurt hints that the free-floating object evolves like a star, providing clues about rogue planets’ mysterious origins.

Protein is having a moment. But even if most people are eating enough protein, studies suggest they may not be eating the right mix.

Sensor data reveal greater noctule bats chasing, catching and chewing on birds during high-altitude, nighttime hunts.

Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.

The advance hints at the possibility of portable muon-making devices that could help peer through solid materials for hidden contraband.

Ultraprocessed foods can create powerful pulls similar to those of alcohol, nicotine or opioids, with worrisome consequences for our health.

We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.