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A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.

Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 bits per second, new research has found.

NASA will explore two different strategies for fetching Mars rocks collected by the Perseverance rover, and there's a chance these samples contain evidence of alien life.

The newborn had a birth defect that left a gap in his lower spine, through which tissue pushed out and formed a giant, red, balloon-like structure.

A cache of precious metal regalia recently discovered in a Lithuanian cathedral sheds light on medieval royalty.

An artist's illustration of Earth's magnetosphere.

A detailed look at Yellowstone's magma storage system finds that only one region is likely to host liquid magma in the long term.

The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) could launch it as soon as 2024.

The Palisades and Eaton Fires have caused the most damage so far, spreading over 29,000 acres collectively.

Researchers think they have identified a biblical site known as Mahanaim, along with a residence that may have been used by the kings of Israel.

Deals One of our favorite rugged outdoor fitness trackers is under $180 at Walmart right now.

Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.

As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or wait until 2027.

A new underground facility called DUNE, which will accelerate particles for 800 miles between Illinois and South Dakota, could reveal the hidden dimensions of the universe, new research suggests.

Tularemia, or "rabbit fever," is an infectious disease that normally affects animals but can spread to humans, sometimes via tick and deer fly bites.

A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk.

In a rare medical case, a woman in her 70s was hospitalized with heat stroke after stretching in a sauna for 45 minutes.

On Jan. 13, bright Mars will disappear behind the full moon for several hours. It's the only lunar occultation of Mars visible from the U.S. this year. Here's how to get the most out of it.

New research suggests that most of the atoms within the human body likely spent part of their lives drifting beyond the Milky Way on a cosmic "conveyor belt," before eventually returning to our galaxy.

The grandfather paradox is just one of the thorny logical problems that arise with the concept of time travel. But one physicist says he has resolved them.