Discover how inhalation of Mars’ toxic dust can cause lung diseases like those seen in miners.

Learn what happens in the body and brain when your mind blanks out — a distinct, diverse experience that differs from mind wandering.

Learn how the deeply intelligent killer whale learns to communicate by listening.

Learn how a computer simulation demonstrates that tectonic activity may be less slow and steady than previously thought.

Unlike massive mammals, mega marsupials 300,000 years ago limited their dining options by keeping close to home.

Chimps’ enjoyment of and willingness to share alcohol-infused fruit hints at possible ancient roots of social drinking.

Learn how the bonds between humans and dogs resemble the bonds between humans and humans, with some of the former being stronger than the latter.

Learn about new evidence that suggests life on Earth may have started with the help of molecules that were delivered by comets and asteroids.

Healers have treated their patients with silk throughout history. Now they’re harnessing its strength, biocompatibility, and biodegradability in innovative new ways.

With aircraft increasingly targeted by GPS jammers, the search for new ways to navigate is hotting up.