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No one quite knows how the tar-like substance got on a Great Lakes research vessel.

The mineral jadarite has the same chemical composition as Superman’s weakness. It may be a problem for humans, too.

Analysis of over 500 equine bones show the real reason the once dietary staple declined.

New cellphone technology is more secure than the old stuff—but it’s not ironclad.

Engineering offers historians new tools to examine physical evidence.

‘These animals are smart. It’s all about the reward they’re seeking.’

Is it time to upgrade your HDMI ports and cables?

A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.

Claustrophobic drivers, beware.

The 4,500-year-old remains were uncovered by a crew preparing to build a power line in Germany.

Embryos develop in a uterus-like structure while the insect feeds on its host.

Using ecological cues may allow for more localized AI solar farm forecasting.

It's not Pepper's first viral find, either.

Your brain blends imagination and reality—sometimes too well.

Walmart's big summer sale has huge discounts on home goods, electronics, tools, and more.

The best drone for most people is down to its lowest price of the year during Amazon's annual Prime Day sale.

‘It’s basically like winning the lottery and getting struck by lightning on the same day.’

The more colorful males were up to two times more sexually active than other guppies.

The coyote scarecrows were more effective at dispersing wildlife than higher tech robots like Boston Dynamics' Spot.