Science

Ancient DNA from Siberian graves shows plague killed hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago, pushing its history back 1,700 years. See what the discovery reveals.

Scientists found hydrogen radicals from intense UV light can break down PFAS forever chemicals. Discover how the surprising mechanism could clean water.

The JUNO underground detector delivered its first neutrino measurements, sharpening key parameters and racing toward a long-sought puzzle. See why it matters.

Earth's underground fungal web spans 110 quadrillion km and absorbs 4 billion tons of CO2 yearly — a living superstructure mapped by scientists for the first time.

A University of Iowa study in Science Advances found that the genetic switches behind human language ability evolved before Homo sapiens split from Neanderthals—rewriting when sophisticated speech may have begun.

A phase II trial in New Orleans found the century-old BCG tuberculosis vaccine reduced insulin needs in type 1 diabetics after five years of repeat doses, in a result that surprised the field.

New radar surveys expose a hidden basin network under East Antarctica that scientists say changes how they model ice sheet stability and long-term sea level rise.

NASA named four astronauts for Artemis III Thursday, a 2027 mission to rehearse lunar lander docking before the first crewed Moon landing since 1972.

Scientists have identified a hidden molecular brake called SLAMF6 that silences cancer-killing T cells, potentially explaining why immunotherapy fails in millions of patients worldwide.