Galaxies began birthing stars shortly after the Big Bang, which sparked the beginning of our universe.
The black hole firewall paradox is incorrect, according to a new study.
The mystery of how a fox-like wolf came to live on the Falkland Islands may have finally been solved.
An attempt to ban the international trade in polar bear parts has provoked a battle at the CITES conservation meeting in Bangkok.
Mount Etna sent plumes of ash and lava into the night sky on Tuesday, creating a spectacular sight for anyone nearby. Watch it for yourself!
A woolly rhino has been discovered by scientists and may give clues about Earth's ancient, icy climate.
Even monkeys can tell when someone is being a jerk. New research reveals that capuchins who observed humans acting badly were less likely to interact with them.
Earth isn't the only planet that has a sea. Jupiter's moon, Europa, also has a vast, subsurface ocean--and it may be just like ours.
An ancient superpredator once stalked the waters of present-day Erie, consuming prehistoric sharks. Now, geologist Scott McKenzie is hoping to recover the fossilized bones of this massive beast.
Life on Earth may have had its origin in space. A new study that simulated conditions in deep space reveals that comets could have seeded life on our planet.
Ocean Ramsey is out to save great white sharks--by swimming with them. Check out the video of her free diving with a massive shark.
It may be possible to reduce fear and stress following a traumatic event just by providing a protein synthesis blocker to the brain.