India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh lead in dairy consumption, but genetics reveal most adults are lactose intolerant.

Pluto will complete its first orbit since 1930 in 2178, a historic 248-year space journey that spans generations of humans.

Researchers found that vertebrate eyes - including humans’ - began as brain tissue from a single ancestral light-sensing organ.

A new solar-driven method transforms plastic waste and microplastics into acetic acid, turning pollution into a valuable chemical.

Ancient sea organisms survived until a sudden extinction 550 million years ago, revealing what may be the first major mass extinction.

Six planets will appear close together after sunset in a rare planetary parade. Here is how and when to see this beautiful ...

A study of 470,000 people reveals that the APOE gene could be behind 90% of Alzheimer's cases in the world today.

Researchers identify a long stone line in Peru that tied Chimú farming, water control, and ceremony into one powerful system.

Scientists found that chimpanzees consume alcohol from naturally fermented fruit, offering new clues about animal diets and ...

Child cooperation improves when children who are not friends are given a shared goal, rather than simply being left to play ...

Scientists succeed in using bacteria and discarded bread to replace fossil fuels in an innovative sustainable industrial ...

New research shows AI energy use depends on what you ask it to do, with some video tasks consuming more than 100 times the power of images.