When did humans colonize the western Mediterranean? New research shows that it may be much earlier than archaeologists thought. »

Multi-disciplinary archaeological survey at the site of Oued Beht, Morocco, reveals a previously unknown 3400–2900 BC farming society, shedding new light on North Africa’s role in Mediterranean prehistory. »

Researchers have discovered that seabirds, including penguins and albatrosses, have highly-sensitive regions in their beaks that could be used to help them find food. This is the first time this ability has been identified in seabirds. »

Permafrost is permanently frozen soil in the coldest areas of the planet. »

Next-generation technologies, such as leading-edge memory storage solutions and brain-inspired neuromorphic computing systems, could touch nearly every aspect of our lives — from the gadgets we use daily to the solutions for major global challenges. »

A team led by scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory identified and successfully demonstrated a new method to process a plant-based material called nanocellulose that reduced energy needs by a whopping 21%. »

They used data from NASA’s WISE telescope, which later became the NEOWISE mission, to discover the faint, fast-moving object zooming out of the Milky Way. »

NASA announced at a press conference that Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore would return home from the International Space Station on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in February 2025. »

A new study has uncovered significant genetic links between Alzheimer’s disease and coronary artery disease, suggesting shared biological pathways that could provide insight into both conditions. »

New research reveals that night owls have a higher body mass index (BMI), larger waists, and a nearly 50% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to early risers. »