A newly identified aetosuar, a heavily armored ancestor of today's crocodiles, is a brand new species.

One of the most invasive species on the planet, the apple snail, has inspired a robot that could help suck microplastics out of water.

Origami modules that fold and adapt into different shapes could one day allow for construction in all sorts of places, including outer space.

The new map logs the location of about 1.3 million quasars, with the furthest shining when the universe was only 1.5 billion years old.

A wireless network that gathers data from sensors no bigger than grains of salt could lead to implantable or wearable biomedical devices.

A total solar eclipse can confuse wild animals and pets. An expert offers tips on what to expect from animals during April's big event.

A new training tool could help AI tell when humans are lying when providing personal information.

New research may better explain the "string of pearls" around the remnant of a star, shedding light on a longstanding astrophysical mystery.

The persistence of mom chimps playing with their babies, even in times of food scarcity, is crucial for their development.

Previously unknown details about microscopic mating rituals may offer clues to a larger understanding of the genetic mechanisms of attraction