One of the brightest stars in the Andromeda galaxy quietly collapsed into a black hole without any of the fanfare of a spectacular supernova.

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You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with ...

The effects of exercise would not be nearly as powerful without the input of the brain, according to new research.

We also found aerobic activities – such as walking, running, cycling, or swimming – were best at reducing both depression and ...

Humans are spending more time in outer space than ever, and we're bringing our gonads with us. But scientists are concerned ...

In 2025, scientists reported the discovery of long-chain organic molecules called alkanes in the ancient mudstones of Mars.

In 1532, in the city of Cajamarca, Peru, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and a group of Europeans took the Inca ruler Atahualpa hostage, setting the stage for the fall of the Inca Empire.

A recently discovered brain network may be the core circuit underlying symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The network is called the somato-cognitive action network (SCAN), and it was first outlined in ...

If you've ever felt that your love is so large, it needs a cosmic analogy to describe it, the Universe has you covered.

To consolidate memories, our brains replay them during periods of rest as a kind of 'replay mode'. A new mouse study suggests ...

A smooth, white stone dating from the Roman era and unearthed in the Netherlands has long baffled researchers.