Category science

Congenital syphilis is preventable, but nonetheless, the disease is on the rise in countries like Australia and the U.S.

Venom evolved hundreds of millions of years ago, creating a chemical arms race between predatory and prey. Here are some of the most venomous animals living on Earth.

A new study of sapphires found in volcanic fields in Germany reveals that these beautiful blue stones form where magma and rocks from Earth’s crust mix.

A 2018 astronaut photo shows Nicaragua’s active Momotombo volcano spitting out a cloud of toxic gas and steam just a few years after its latest eruption.

The wreck is the first time the remains of a pirate corsair have been found in the region known as the Barbary Coast.

New research shows that an injectable goo can repair cartilage damage in animals’ joints within six months. Scientists are now developing the tech for use in humans.

A controversial analysis contends that ancient engineers designed a water-powered elevator to hoist stones for King Djoser’s pyramid.

“We give a definitive answer that meteorite impact vaporization is the dominant process that creates the lunar atmosphere.”

Specialized glands in the fingertips of some males may produce seductive chemical signals.

In this week’s Extreme Climate Update, we look at record-breaking temps around the world and explain what the heat index is.