Common bedbugs experienced a dramatic jump in population size about 13,000 years ago, around the time humans congregated in the first cities.

A 47-million-year-old cicada fossil from Germany’s Messel Pit could teach us about the evolution of insect communication.

Ancient scavengers of the beached beasts turned their bones into implements that spread across a large area, researchers say.

A new antivenom relies on antibodies from the blood of Tim Friede, who immunized himself against snakebites by injecting increasing doses of venom into his body.

Scientists suggest the missile defense plan will face big hurdles, especially given its projected timeline and cost.

Experts explain the science behind Biden's advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, including how common it is and what treatments are available.

A new fossil and DNA analysis traces how dozens of sloth species responded to climate shifts and humans. Just two small tree-dwelling sloths remain today.

In a first-of-its-kind test, scientists used a levitated magnet to search for dark matter, the unidentified substance believed to be present throughout the cosmos. If dark matter is made up of ...

The person who received the bladder is doing well, and the successful transplant could offer hope to thousands of people with bladder dysfunction.

The new book, Women in the History of Quantum Physics, spotlights the oft-forgotten contributions of women scientists in the field.

The AI tool used machine learning to outperform current weather simulations, offering faster, cheaper, more accurate forecasts.

A faint yet visible Martian aurora is the first instance of the phenomenon spotted from another planet's surface.