Warming oceans may be having an unexpected effect on fish
Researchers have found that fish around the world are getting smaller, and smaller fish are increasing in abundance.
Neolithic village discovered in marshes has "no equivalent"
Archeologists found the settlement after 150 years of researching the area.
Ukraine help is "important for the entire world"—Nobel scientist Paul Nurse
"Ukraine needs all the help it can get," said the geneticist, who was in Kyiv in 2022 when the Russian attacks first began to intensify.
Crocodiles are drawn to the cries of distressed human babies
Crocodiles rush towards the source of babies crying, even from babies of very distantly related species like humans and chimpanzees.
Heartbreaking way lab animals spent final moments before accidental death
"You're doing great work. To them, they just went to sleep cuddling, they're not upset with you," said one TikTok commenter.
Scientists discover new genes that cause obesity in women
Researchers have found three faulty gene variants that correlate with a high body mass index in women.
How the immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks saved millions of lives
Over 70 years after her death, Lacks' family has finally received compensation for her enormous contribution to medical history.
'Welcome to Sex' author gets positive news after death threats over book
Author and podcaster Yumi Stynes has been under fire over her book, which offers advice on sex and sexuality to children aged 12 to 15.
Perfectly preserved Roman glassware recovered from 2,000-year-old shipwreck
The cargo on board the wreckage consisted almost entirely of glass, and holds valuable clues into its voyage.
I'm a Harvard astronomer. I think we found interstellar material
I chose to lead this expedition because it addresses a fundamental question of great importance to the future of humanity: "Are we alone?"
Cat's daily greeting for owner after long shift at work melts hearts
The viral clip prompted one viewer to comment: "That's a dream right there man. Wholesome."
Orangutans can beatbox, scientists discover
It turns out that our orangutan cousins can make two noises with their voices at once, in a similar way to human beatboxers.
I ate ultra-processed foods, my twin didn't. The results were shocking
In the study, my twin sister ate the same number of calories as me but only from non or low-processed foods.
Tree as tall as Statue of Liberty discovered in world's deepest canyon
The enormous cypress tree was found to measure 335 feet, making it the second-tallest tree in the world.
Earth to be hit by "widespread pest outbreaks"—and it's our fault
The delicate interactions between insects, their predators and prey, and the plants that they rely on, may be thrown off-kilter by climate change.
Secrets of "gateway to the underworld" threatened by Russia-Ukraine war
"It was a huge, huge disruption to all of our science and also our long-standing cooperation with Russian institutions," Thomas Opel told Newsweek.
More Americans want electric cars than ever before: Study
A new J.D. Power survey reveals what is making Americans consider buying an electric car.
Scientists warn toxic microplastics now getting stuck in our airways
Researchers have found that microplastics floating in the air that we breathe accumulate in our noses and the back of our throats.
Filter claims to show how cats see the world—and the results are intriguing
Cats have dichromatic vision with only two types of color receptors in their eyes, as a result they see color differently to humans.
ChatGPT could help save your life
Researchers found ChatGPT is better than other artificial intelligence assistants at answering health questions accurately and giving out the right resources.
Long-lost city of drunkenness, wealth and impiety hidden under the sea
The city of Rungholt, said to have been washed away as punishment for its inhabitants' sinful ways, has been discovered beneath the mudflats of the North Sea.
Scientists figure out how to make electricity from thin air
Using a device peppered with minute pores, researchers have found a way to harvest the electricity of water molecules in the air.
Puppy is visibly annoyed by owner dodging his kisses in adorable video
"When your pup snuggles beside you or wants to sleep in your room, it's a sign that they trust you and feel safe," Fetch said.
Gen Z most likely to think the retirement age is too low
The opinion of Gen Z respondents differed significantly from every other age bracket quizzed about the right age to retire.
Medieval Housing Could Be the Secret to Longer Life
Those living in almshouses have an increased life expectancy of around 2.4 years, a U.K-based study has found.
Boomers don't think we should get time off for pets dying, poll says
Younger generations say employers should offer paid leave after the loss of a pet, according to a poll.
Millennials want their employers to pay for the commute, and lunch too
"We are seeing a trend of younger generations demanding more from their employers," Abakar Saidov, CEO of management software company Beamery, told Newsweek.
Lakes are drying up all over the world
The scientists found that over 50 percent of all lakes across the world have seen a reduction in their water surface area since 1992.
Let's Prioritize Mental Health by Breaking Down Cannabis Barriers
In order to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of cannabis on mental health, we need a federal framework rooted in science that allows for more research to be conducted.
How body farms are helping forensics solve murders
Body farms, also known as taphonomic research facilities, are laboratories that study how human bodies decompose in a number of different environments.