A team of MIT geochemists has unearthed new evidence in very old rocks suggesting that some of the first animals on Earth were likely ancestors of the modern sea sponge.

For decades, scientists have known that bacteria can exchange genetic material, in a process called horizontal gene transfer. This allows bacteria to rapidly evolve new traits, such as antibiotic ...

Planets are not living organisms and, like molecules, do not have to be biological. But at least one is deeply biological in a distinctive, illuminating way—one which reveals how life has consequences ...

In today’s fast-paced world, students are constantly seeking ways to study smarter, not just harder. Smart memory techniques designed to enhance recall and retention offer a promising solution.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The mother of a 10-year-old girl killed during a mass shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis remembered her Sunday as a fierce, curious and funny child who “didn’t water ...

Step into part 2 of Matthew McConaughey's enlightening series - "This Is Why You're Not Happy." Experience an 8-minute journey into 80 years of life-changing wisdom with this motivational speech.

The wide world of automotive paint nerd-dom is an easy hole to fall into. Whether you’re obsessed with ultra-niche one-of-one hues or you’re just an admirer of bright, shiny things, you can appreciate ...

A long time ago, life left microscopic signatures on Mars — or did it? That's the question NASA scientists have worked for years to answer. On Wednesday, NASA researchers said the answer might be in a ...

MANDEVILLE, Manchester — For the first time, patients utilising health-care services at Mandeville Regional Hospital will benefit from life-saving equipment specialising in gastrointestinal and ...

The discovery is among the strongest evidence yet that the red planet may have once harbored life. However, scientists say more study is needed, ideally in labs on Earth. NASA's rover Perseverance has ...

This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Network Rail and South Western Railway are reminding the public to recognise the vital role they can play in saving lives by learning how to spot when ...