Tensions between religion and science erupted in a hot and humid courtroom in Dayton, Tenn., 100 years ago this month.

This stunning image dubbed 'Cosmic Owl' captures a remarkable moment in deep space, billions of light years away.

Ancient humans in Africa changed their behaviour in a major way 70,000 years ago, which could explain how their descendants ...

The lush, tropical regions of Central and South America have long dazzled scientists with their plant diversity. These ...

Johns Hopkins APL and Blue Canyon Technologies have collaborated on agile, reliable space solutions for government sponsors, ...

If you're an animal enthusiast, you probably know that the vast majority of animals prefer not to spend their lives in motion ...

Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name "Hadean" comes from the ...

Scientists have decoded the sea spider’s genome for the first time, revealing how its strangely shaped body—with organs in ...

The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly ...

A staged legal proceeding in a small town became the catalyst for a century of culture wars.

Scientists used 3D-printed insect models to study how disguises help harmless species fool predators and survive in the wild.