New research offers a potential explanation for the formation of early Earth protocells. Few questions have captivated ...

New Curtin University-led research has uncovered what may be the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water activity on Mars ...

A new study reveals that the asteroid 2024 PT5, which has been orbiting Earth for 2 months, may have a "lunar origin." ...

The Indian Ocean "gravity hole" is a region where Earth's mass is reduced, leading to weak gravitational pull, ...

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.

Using drones and Google Earth imagery, archaeologists have discovered a 4,000-year-old network of earthen canals in what’s ...

"Hydrothermal systems were essential for the development of life on Earth, and our findings suggest Mars also had water, a ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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