"Listening" to this ancient Greek sanctuary could reveal secrets of its use
A team have been investigating a renowned sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek deity Zeus using psychoacoustic techniques.
Archaeologists' "exciting" pre-Viking discovery rewrites history
Researchers have investigated a large burial mound in Norway, measuring almost 200 feet across, that contains an ancient ship.
Scientists find 1,000 different species in their suburban home, backyard
The researchers identified 436 moth and butterfly species, 56 different spiders, eight types of reptile and 56 birds, as well as numerous plants and fungi.
Oldest fortress in the world discovered by archaeologists
A fortified structure in a remote region of Siberia has been dated to around 8,000 years ago, challenging our understanding of early human societies.
Moon in new epoch say geologists, who fear "massive damage" by humanity
Researchers hope that the Lunar Anthropocene concept might help to dispel the myth that that moon is barely impacted by humanity.
Pediatric neurologist reveals how much smartphone time leads to health risk
Results suggested that smartphone usage beyond certain levels could "significantly" affect health outcomes.
Archaeologists find 16,800-year-old cave dwelling that is "one of the best"
Researchers also found more than 4,600 objects during their investigations, including the spectacular decorated bone of an extinct cattle species.
Mysterious objects found underwater in potentially "mind-blowing" discovery
The artifacts are made from obsidian, a naturally occurring volcanic glass—typically jet-black in color—formed by the rapid cooling of lava.
Divers discover fresh riches from sunken treasure ship thought picked clean
The finds from the 17th-century galleon—"one of the richest treasure ships" ever lost at sea—include gems and coins.
Archaeologists "surprised" by 6,500-year-old Stone Age site near Arctic
"The north is a magical place, and it holds many surprises—Tainiaro being just one of them," archaeologist Aki Hakonen said.
War destroying Ukraine's cultural heritage at scale "not seen since WII"
The destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage is much more extensive than previously understood, a study has revealed.
"Formidable" predator that ruled the sea 90 million years ago discovered
The extinct marine reptile, which may have reached 16 feet in length, lived in the inland sea that once split North America in two.
Universal law of extreme stars uncovered that may explain mystery flashes
Mysterious flashes known as fast radio bursts are among the most perplexing phenomena in the universe.
Cone-shaped tombs with more than 3,000-year-old human remains found in park
During their excavations, archaeologists also uncovered several artifacts, including four deer antlers fashioned into tools and female figurines.
Archaeologists discover rare 1,400-year-old "temple or cult house"
The remains of the probable temple, perhaps dedicated to pre-Christian beliefs, were found on an old English royal site.
Extinct sea creature fossils help solve ancient geography puzzle
Researchers have discovered 10 new species of a strange type of marine animal that lived around 490 million years ago.
Mountain twice as high as tallest building found "hidden under the waves"
The underwater mountain begins more than 13,000 feet below the surface and rises more than 5,200 feet above the seafloor.
Astronomers detect extremely powerful cosmic ray of mysterious origin
The detection of such a high-energy cosmic ray—charged particles that travel through space at almost the speed of light—is "exceedingly rare."
Archaeologists find signs of mass animal sacrifices at 2,500-year-old site
A series of mysterious rituals involving animal sacrifice appear to have taken place at the site, which was intentionally buried.
Archaeologists discover ancient "Deer" monastery lost for centuries
"I had never expected us to find the monastery. I am absolutely delighted," archaeologist Alice Jaspars said.
Scientist invents potato that could warn us about nuclear leaks
Gamma radiation can cause damage to living tissue and DNA, particularly at high levels of exposure.
Bat uses penis as an extra arm during sex as it's "disproportionately long"
Researchers discovered a mating strategy never seen before in mammals in a bat species with males that have an oversized penis.
Stars stolen by Milky Way may explain overmassive black hole in tiny galaxy
The black hole thought to lie at the center of the small dwarf galaxy is 100-1,000 times more massive than expected for the size of its host.
'Incredibly rare' orca behavior captured on video for first time
The behavior has only been witnessed by a handful of people in one particular orca pod that frequents the frigid waters of the Antarctic.
Dinosaurs that died 190 million years ago found with 50 "leathery" eggs
Researchers identified a new dinosaur species in China alongside dozens of its eggs containing the skeletal remains of embryos.
Researchers discover bird footprints made 120 million years ago
Scientists say the fossilized footprints represent the oldest evidence of birds living anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere
"Bizarre" new dinosaur species discovered that slept like today's birds
The previously unknown dinosaur, which is thought to have lived around 70 million years ago, had several bird-like features.
Gnawed dinosaur bones reveal carnivore habits in Jurassic America
Dinosaur fossils with bite marks have shed new light on the interactions between Jurassic predators and some of the largest creatures ever to roam the Earth.
Scientists surprised by giant "peanut" galaxy 33 billion light-years away
Researchers have observed the universe's second and fourth-most distant galaxies using data from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Psychologists reveal what type of secret will make you feel "energized"
A study involving more than 2,500 participants has examined the impact of keeping various types of secrets.