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A new analysis of old Cassini data has also verified past detections of complex organics in Saturn’s E ring, strengthening ...

On a hilltop in east-central Poland, archaeologists have found an unusual Iron Age tool: an iron scalpel, likely once ...

The universe is expanding. That much is clearer. But it’s less clear whether this expansion is accelerating or slowing down. At the heart of this upheaval lies the cosmic yardstick astronomers have ...

This summer’s release was the latest step in a years-long effort that began in 2012. Over the past decade, the Columbus Zoo ...

“Our analysis shows that the solar system is moving more than three times faster than current models predict,” Böhme ...

But don’t panic. New research from the University of Exeter suggests you might have a secret weapon. Turns out, shouting at ...

Zimbabwe is one of the most lightning-struck places on Earth, and a mix of extreme weather and deep-rooted superstition is ...