Fossils
An 80-million-year-old lizard discovered in southern Brazil has provided a surprising clue about how these reptiles evolved, and where they once lived, according to a new...
Astronomy
The bright glint of alien oceans may be visible from afar, allowing astronomers to flag potentially habitable exoplanets.
Digging History
Fragments of an ancient Koran, which scholars say may predate the accepted founding date of Islam by the prophet Muhammad, are sparking intense debate with at least one expert...
Spaceflight
The company that made Marty McFly’s hoverboard a reality is reaching for the stars, or more precisely, satellites.
Astronomy
An icy moon of Saturn hangs against the face of its giant parent planet in a breathtaking new image captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
Geology
North America's tallest mountain doesn't just have a new name. It also has a new elevation.
Reptiles
It’s a reptilian battle between the creepy crawlies. A video of two deadly snakes – a python and a king cobra – on a street in Singapore has been making the rounds online....