In 1532, in the city of Cajamarca, Peru, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and a group of Europeans took the Inca ruler ...

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

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

Mars's water disappeared somewhere, but scientists have been disagreeing for years about where exactly it went.

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

The last common ancestor of all living things did not just suddenly appear on Earth roughly 4.2 billion years ago.

Although there are striking differences between the cells that make up your eyes, kidneys, brain, and toes, the DNA blueprint for these cells is essentially the same.

In December, NASA took another small, incremental step towards autonomous surface rovers. In a demonstration, the ...

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There's new evidence to add to the ever-growing pile that suggests you don't need to feel guilty about your daily coffee.

Found in everything from protein bars to energy drinks, erythritol has long been considered a safe alternative to sugar.