Scientists have uncovered genetic evidence that they say may be linked to the Renaissance master, but some experts are more skeptical
Fossil Discovery of New Human Ancestor May Connect Us to Neandertals and Denisovans
Fossils of a human ancestor from 773,000 years ago may be near the base of the Homo sapiens lineage, representing a common ancestor of modern humans, Neandertals and Denisovans
Antarctica Doomsday Glacier Rattled by Hundreds of Iceberg Earthquakes
Capsizing icebergs are violently clashing with the crumbling end of the Doomsday Glacier
Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil. Why Does It Have So Much?
Trump has cited Venezuela’s oil resources as motivation for capturing the nation’s leader—here’s the geology behind the news
How New Public Health Changes Could Leave Vulnerable Children Behind
A look at how evolving national health policies could reshape the future of kids’ care, from vaccines to essential treatments.
‘Microbubbles’ Help Spread Dangerous Microplastics Through Our Water, Study Finds
Water plays a crucial role in how tiny pieces of plastic enter our environment—and us
Starless ‘Cloud-9’ Is an Entirely New Astrophysical Object
Scientists have found the best evidence yet for long-predicted “failed galaxies”
Astronomers May Have Unlocked the Reason for Betelgeuse’s Bizarre Dimming
Researchers found evidence that a companion star may be influencing Betelgeuse, explaining why the latter star’s brightness changes over time
Congress Proposes Strong Science Funding for 2026
Lawmakers aim to support science research despite cuts proposed by the Trump administration
At CES 2026, AI Leaves the Screen and Enters the Real World
Humanoids, robotaxis and industrial bots dominate the year’s biggest consumer technology show. Their usefulness remains an open question