The rover's latest discoveries, including pure sulfur stones and sprawling mineral "spiderwebs," unravel new mysteries of Mars' watery past.

Interactions between Earth and the solar system have profoundly shaped the planet’s history, influencing evolution and ...

Beetles are an evolutionary success, with rove beetles' diversification largely due to their unique tergal gland that synthesizes defensive chemicals. This adaptation, evolving over millions of years, ...

And it's not just Earth — explorations of Mars, too, have revealed blobs of all shapes and sizes lurking below the planet’s ...

Samples from the far side of the moon gathered by China’s Chang’e-6 mission record eons of tumultuous lunar history ...

Microorganisms on a sample of asteroid are clearly terrestrial — despite strict protocols to avoid contamination.

A collection of 3-million-year-old bones unearthed 50 years ago in Ethiopia changed our understanding of human origins.

On the anniversary of Lucy’s discovery, paleoanthropologists reflect on what she means to science, and what she taught us about ourselves.

The sticky tar helped Neanderthals produce glue to make weapons and tools. The so-called factory — a carefully designed ...

Leveraging a unique statistical analysis and applying it to ancient DNA extracted from human skeletal remains, a team of researchers has revealed new insights into how ancient Europeans adapted to ...

Full view of how bones and joints form in the first trimester uncovers cells and pathways that could help diagnose and treat skeletal conditions in the future.

The former representative faced a torrent of scrutiny over allegations of sex trafficking and drug use. He has consistently denied the allegations. Mr. Gaetz made the decision to pull out after ...