The appearance of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere was a turning point in the history of our planet, forever transforming the environment and setting the stage for complex life. This event, known as the ...

Scientists from Peking University have uncovered new genetic evidence that sheds light on how prehistoric people in China ...

Engineers are turning to animal origami, from insects that tuck away wings to a protist with an accordion-like neck, for ...

This contribution is part of the special series of Inaugural Articles by members of the National Academy of Sciences elected in 2024. Edited by Mark Thiemens, University of California San Diego, La ...

Insects that tuck away wings; a protist with an accordion-like neck — studying these clever creases may inspire foldable structures for drones ...

Geologists use Nile sediment cores to reveal when Karnak Temple’s island foundation formed, pinpointing its origins to Egypt’s Old Kingdom era.