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Quick factsWhat it is: A spiral arm of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51)Where it is: 31 million light-years away in the constellation Canes VenaticiWhen it was shared:…

At the Alcor facility in Arizona, more than 150 disembodied heads reportedly lie in cryogenic chambers, preserved in hopes that future medical advances can bring these…

A composite image of Anne Wolseley Calvert, whose skeletal remains excavated from a 17th-century cemetery have been superimposed onto an image of what she may have…

In the aftermath of the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, many of the 150 passengers are currently being monitored or undergoing up to…

A hefty, never-before-seen asteroid is racing toward Earth at around 20,000 mph (32,000 km/h) and will zoom past our planet closer than some satellites on Monday…

This week’s science news featured some big headlines for health, including the landmark decision to officially rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome…

It’s a plotline that has haunted science fiction for decades: Humans become infected by plant pathogens, causing illness, death or a zombie-like state. But is there…

A “super” El Niño is now the most likely scenario from October 2026 to February 2027, according to a new forecast from the National Oceanic and…

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are generating new forms of violence against women and girls and amplifying existing forms of abuse such as stalking and harassment. This…

Tired of bulky, rugged fitness trackers that weigh down your wrist and clash with your everyday outfits? Consider a hybrid smartwatch instead. These wearables combine smart…