Science

The European Union’s legal ambiguity on the Western Sahara frozen conflict is an increasingly glaring source of vulnerability for Sahrawis, a new study shows.

How many coins can touch one coin, or how many basketballs can “kiss” one basketball at the same time? This seemingly playful question lies at the heart of the famous kissing number problem, a mathematical riddle that becomes almost supernaturally…

Elon Musk has hammered acting NASA chief Sean Duffy repeatedly on social media over the past few days, calling him “Sean Dummy” and claiming he’s “trying to kill NASA.” Here’s what may be going on.

One of the largest volcanic eruptions in the last 10,000 years took place at the Greek island of Thera (Santorini) in the Aegean Sea, but its dating during the late 17th or 16th century BCE remained controversial. Volcanic ash from…

DNA within dried feces dating from more than 1,000 years ago provides valuable insights into the pathogens that plagued ancient Mexican peoples, according to a study published in PLOS One by Drew Capone of Indiana University, U.S., and colleagues.

Scattering microscopic particles of sulfur in the atmosphere might slow down climate change. It might also change weather patterns.

In a new paper, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign psychology professor Benedek Kurdi proposes a fresh approach to confronting implicit, or unintentional, bias in diverse organizations. He spoke with News Bureau life sciences editor Diana Yates about the problems associated with…

The Inca empire is renowned for its architecture; its buildings were intricately designed and extraordinarily durable.

Astronomers have sighted Betelgeuse’s mysterious companion — and it’s turning out to be full of surprises.

Boomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and ability to return when thrown, they are an example of the remarkable engineering skills of Australia’s First Peoples.