A new study suggests that the common believe that the Earth's tectonic plates stay strong when they slide under another plate may not be universal.
Mars is blanketed by a thin, carbon dioxide atmosphere. Now, researchers are looking at how this atmosphere became so thin and what happened to the planet's missing carbon.
Scientists may have uncovered the hottest white dwarf in the galaxy. With a temperature that's a staggering 250,000 degrees Celsius, the dying star has already entered its cooling phase.
Farming may have changed the human genome.
Breastfeeding may protect against Type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study.
Too much turkey's been called out as the reason for our afternoon lull on Thanksgiving, but consumption of this bird isn't really to blame, scientists say.
A new study revealed that the first Londoners had a 'multi-ethnic mix' similar to modern day London.
Antarctic penguins live in the bitter cold, but they somehow manage to avoid getting iced up after dropping into and out of the water. Now, scientists may have figured out the secrets for this anti-icing ability.
Scientists have managed to cause a species of flatworm to grow heads and characteristics of another species.
Computers may actually be able to perceive image curves, rather like artists.
Researchers have identified the first Canadian 'dinosaur' fossil as a 'Dimetrodon borealis,' since it was discovered 170 years ago on Prince Edward Island.
Researchers are using NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft to measure carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide gases gas emissions that are released from comets.
