This is the oldest confirmed use of a mixture comprising two or more plant toxins specifically applied to arrowheads.

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A section of the upper mantle and crust under the Sierra Nevada mountains is peeling away, in a process that may mimic how ...

From stunning artwork to evidence of elaborate prehistoric butchering, Live Science takes a look at seven amazing caves that ...

An uptick in seismic activity on the volcanic island of Santorini has raised concerns about a potential eruption.

A space rock dubbed 2024 YR4 has a 1.2% chance of smashing into our planet, scientists estimate. NASA scientists have just ...

Upheaval Dome is a giant rock formation in southeastern Utah with two potential origin stories, although most scientists ...

The FDA has approved Journavx, an oral medication for treating pain that doesn't target the brain like addictive opioids.

A new fungus that infects cave spiders and turns them into "zombies" was discovered in a Victorian gunpowder store at Castle ...

Researchers in China have developed a unique running stance for their four-legged robot, which allows it to move at far greater speeds than similar machines.