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A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how the continents were formed.

A new study conducted in mice suggests that, although it's not all good, our urge to scratch at itchy skin may have an evolutionary benefit.

A new smart fabric converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) after just 10 minutes in the sun.

Fake papers are contaminating the world’s scientific literature, fueling a corrupt industry and slowing legitimate lifesaving medical research

Researchers in China have developed a unique running stance for their four-legged robot, which allows it to move at far greater speeds than similar machines.

This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.

The climate on such a world must be beyond bizarre.

Photokeratitis, or eye sunburn, can happen at any time of the year.

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Neurotechnology raises many high-stakes ethical questions. Setting ground rules could help protect workers and ensure that tasks are adapted to the person, rather than the other way around.

The new study reinforces warnings from doctors about abortion laws with limited or no exceptions.

An uptick in seismic activity on the volcanic island of Santorini has raised concerns about a potential eruption.

DeepSeek's V3 and R1 models took the world by storm this week. Here's why they're such a big deal.

Footprints from people and animals feeling the eruption of Vesuvius in 1995 B.C. were recently discovered in a town near Pompeii.

The FDA has approved Journavx, an oral medication for treating pain that doesn't target the brain like addictive opioids.

A nasal spray that contains esketamine — a potent derivative of ketamine — can now be taken on its own to treat adults with severe depression, the FDA says. Here's what that means.

The new technique could produce materials for use in helicopters, airplanes and spacecraft.

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The remains of Alexander the Great may lie under the streets of Alexandria, they may have been "eaten by a shark," or they may be somewhere else entirely. But one thing is certain: Archaeologists don't agree.

Alexander the Great died at age 32, but his cause of death is unclear. What killed him has been a long-standing source of debate.