This week, uncover the secrets of Pompeii through ancient DNA, meet an adventurous emperor penguin, seek signs of mysterious Planet Nine, and more.

Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment ...

Symbols of lost childhood, such as mud-encased toys, linger on the streets, underscoring the long journey to recovery that lies ahead for these communities. (With inputs from agencies.) ...

New genetic analysis reveals complex mating behaviors in black-necked cranes, challenging folklore that portrays them as ...

In the 2016 science fiction movie Arrival, a linguist is faced with the daunting task of deciphering an alien language ...

In the 2016 science fiction movie "Arrival," a linguist is faced with the daunting task of deciphering an alien language ...

Scientists have discovered a new way of creating superheavy elements by firing supercharged ion beams at dense atoms. The team believes this method could potentially help synthesize the hypothetical ...

An international team of experts has found that one of the figures on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, enriched with ...

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors used symbols to track the sale of textile and agricultural products. New research ...

Research suggests ancient Mesopotamian trade symbols found on cylinder seals contributed to the development of proto-cuneiform writing.

The 2,000-year-old geoglyphs offer clues to the ancient Nazca people and their rituals.