New research reveals the ancient symbiotic relationship behind geosmin, the chemical compound responsible for the scent of fresh rain

'The break in the scientific record is probably unprecedented,' one ecologist says

A newly identified trio of chemicals may help the primates find a mate

"Occupy White Walls" allows players to design their own art galleries—and explore others' out-of-the-box creations

Research suggests bronze blades, thought by some to be too fragile for combat, were deadly weapons across ancient Europe

The purplish-blue pigment, derived from a Portuguese fruit, fell out of use by the 19th century

The prickly perch is an exciting sign of success for the birds, which came off the endangered species list in 2007

The nearly 2,800-mile-long walking route runs all the way around the English coast

We’re really, really sorry

The Rubin Museum of Art and the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art offer an array of relaxing experiences

Researchers tracked changes in the crocodilian creatures’ inner ears to learn how they moved into the sea

The crustaceans' guts pulverize plastics into tiny bits that can be consumed by even smaller creatures at the base of the ocean food chain

Study suggests alleged exoplanet may have been a cloud of asteroid debris

The 20th-century architect defined a uniquely American style that used nature-inspired motifs and horizontal lines

The Archaeological Institute of America launched its Build Your Own Monument challenge early to inspire families quarantining at home

Scientists discover neurotoxin-producing bacteria living on the skin of rough-skinned newts

Fears around the pandemic are causing sleep patterns to change and strange dreams to linger in people’s memories

The snazzy search is part of the telescope’s 30th anniversary celebration

The ancient throwing stick may have been used by Neanderthals or an even earlier hominin

Beaches in Florida and Thailand have tentatively reported increases in nests, due to decreased human presence. But the trend won’t necessarily persist

The controversial series stems from the museum's desire to reach a younger generation by telling history in new ways

The event was part of the company's week of #LetsBuildTogether challenges

Canine-equid pairs can mimic each other’s facial expressions during play, which has never been seen between animals of different species

Two years before the Carthaginian general crossed the Alps, he won a decisive victory at the Battle of the Tagus

Traditionalist "two-spacers" can still disable the function

In the days before his death, the New York man spoke often of his lost twin and the lessons humanity seemed not to have learned

The 1888 historical account is likely the first ever confirmed case of a human being struck dead by an interstellar interloper

The rendering builds on decades of data that dates back to the Apollo missions, which happened some fifty years ago

The researchers gathered data from 166 surveys of insect abundance around the world, mostly conducted since the 1980s

The city's residents sorted waste materials for reuse in future projects, according to new research

Perhaps the fictional Hogwarts founder would have appreciated the honor

The find could help pin down when the South Pole turned icy

A citizen science project aims to chart the microbial diversity present in starters all over the world

Earth’s sister planet spins slowly, but its atmosphere whips around at high speeds

The story behind the image, and its removal, led to mixed reactions from the public, including native communities

A rare bloom of microscopic organisms capable of making their own blue light has transformed several of the state’s beaches

By building a new broch, the project aims to better understand how and why the original structures were constructed

New study extends previous results limited to just two islands to 188 species of lizard across Caribbean as well as Central and South America

Expressing yourself and trying to read others’ faces in a grid of video feeds is a taxing task

Nearly 2,000 years ago, women who rode horseback and practiced archery may have roamed the steppes of Mongolia

New scans revealed the figure's now-faded eyelashes and green backdrop, but her identity remains a mystery

Rumored to withstand the weight of a full grown man, their spines have now been studied in unprecedented detail

Its paddle-like tail, unearthed in Morocco, suggests the Cretaceous carnivore ventured into the water to hunt

Armchair travelers can also enjoy 360-degree views of the city's famed Northern Lights

In the month of April alone, the remnants of two historic vessels washed up on Lake Michigan's shores

The virus tweaks bee behavior to infect new hives and may also spread other hive-killing pathogens and pests

Currently in the works, the new monument will honor her contributions and legacy with a contemplative space

The opossum-sized mammal lived in Madagascar at the end of the age of the dinosaurs

A study of microbial communities at the site of a 1989 deep-sea mining test suggests the fragile ecosystem may take half a century to fully recover

Researchers are attempting to teach eight dogs to detect the pandemic, which could help quickly screen large numbers of people in public places