Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

A gene that is important for human hearing could determine whether a dog’s ears are pendulous like a basset hound’s or stubby like a rottweiler’s, according to a genetic analysis of more than 3,000 ...

The same optic fibers that pulse with the world’s Internet traffic are now listening to the pulse of the planet, picking up earthquake tremors in better detail than traditional seismic networks do. In ...

Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news ...

For a long time, the prevailing theory was that dinosaurs were already in decline before the Chicxulub asteroid struck Earth approximately 66 million years ago, leading to the extinction of about 70% ...

A new study suggests lunar soil contains elements that solar wind transported to the moon from Earth’s atmosphere, solving a ...

The DIVERSICROP COST Action is working to harness the potential of underutilized crops to promote sustainable food production. Europe's need for sustainable, nutritious food puts overlooked crops like ...

Chicago has quickly emerged as a hub for quantum computing, with the state of Illinois and technology companies pouring millions of dollars into developing a campus to build the world's first ...

The Global Space Awards will be held at London's Natural History Museum on Dec. 5. Dec. 5—Decatur students couldn't stop talking Thursday about the models they made for the Future City showcase. They ...