The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species ...

A Bronze Age burial in central Germany has jolted archaeologists and captivated the public, not because of treasure or royal finery, but because it appears designed to keep the dead from ever walking ...

Study suggests exposure to chemicals known as “forever chemicals” may significantly increase the likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis ...

Seabirds in one of the remotest parts of the planet are being exposed to a wide range of forever chemicals, scientists have ...

Humanity has long been captivated by the idea of immortality, a desire to defy aging and death. While myths and literature ...

Top longevity scientist Eric Topol, author of the new book Super Agers, tells National Geographic which biohacks for a longer life are backed by science—and which you can skip. Skip the supplements ...

A photosynthetic bacterium shows a surprising ability to absorb persistent PFAS chemicals, offering a glimpse into biological tools that might one day tackle toxic contamination. Researchers are now ...

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with comments from the EPA and additional context. (NewsNation) — The EPA is disputing claims 10 newly approved pesticide products contain a PFA ...

The idea that we’re living inside a simulation, as popularized by “The Matrix” franchise, has piqued the interest of scientists for decades. In 2003, philosopher Nick Bostrom proposed in a highly ...

Two figures epitomize this dynamic more than any others. Elon Musk and Sam Altman have both drawn heavily from science fiction, not just for inspiration, but for internal moral justification. They ...

Established by a generous alumnus in honor of Drexel physics professor, meteorologist and WWII veteran, Dr. Francis K. Davis, the Davis Lecture aims to bridge the gap between the arts and sciences by ...