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Time to eat Astronomers watched in real time as the supermassive black hole at the center of a galaxy went from dim and quiet to bright and actively feeding on material, Adam Mann reported in “For the first time, scientists…

Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the complexity of chronic pain, the spread of diseases and training crocs to avoid eating certain toads.

The special chemistry of this shiny iron alloy creates a protective layer on its surface that prevents it from rusting.

Scientists present evidence of a newly discovered tick-borne virus that can infect humans and potentially invade the brain, in some cases.

Researchers used lasers to find the Roman military camp, which was “strategically” located overlooking a battleground.

At least 50 animals, including cattle and one moose, in Wyoming have died during a recent outbreak of anthrax. However, officials say the current risk to humans is small.

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft will return to Earth today after undocking from the International Space Station without its crew. A livestream of the mission begins at 5:45 p.m. ET.

DNA analyses of human remains found at the site revealed that the majority of the male individuals buried there shared a paternal link.

The Sony A7 IV is a fantastic all-rounder that produces stunning stills and video, and we think it’s one of the best astrophotography cameras — now $2,098.

New simulations show that Jupiter’s massive moon Ganymede was knocked off its axis when it was struck by a roughly 90-mile-wide asteroid around 4 billion years ago. The colossal collision was likely one of the biggest asteroid impacts the solar…