Science

The prehistory of Indigenous Americans goes back tens of thousands of years before the 1492 arrival of Christopher Columbus in…

When Christopher Columbus made landfall in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492, he encountered Indigenous Lucayans living on the Bahamian…

Since the discovery of their remains in the 19th century, Neanderthals have fascinated scientists and the general public alike. Although…

Quick factsWhat it is: A view of the moon from the Artemis II crewWhere it is: Aristarchus Plateau, on the…

Aqueducts are some of the ancient Romans’ most prominent surviving archaeological remains. These aqueducts relied on gravity to bring down…

For decades, photojournalist Steve Winter has traveled across the world capturing incredible images of big cats as part of his…

The written word is one of humanity’s most important information technologies. Without it, mathematical and scientific discoveries would be lost…

Flu season is off to an early start in some parts of the U.S., data shows.In a typical year, U.S.…

Two people born on the exact same day can age in totally different ways ‪—‬ one in relative health and…

Imagine you’re road-tripping across the country 10 years from now. You spend a few minutes charging your electric vehicle and…