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A team of researchers has beaten its own record for the fastest swimming soft robot, drawing inspiration from manta rays

Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and other large animals for food.

Male African elephants have distinct personality traits, but also adapt their behavior to suit the social context, according to a

An experimental bacteria-derived biopesticide is highly effective in killing malaria-carrying mosquitoes, including those that have developed resistance to chemical pesticides,

A new study sheds light on how long humans in the Americas have had relationships with the ancestors of today’s

Two massive asteroids hit Earth around 35.65 million years ago, but did not lead to any lasting changes in the

A team has engineered potato to be more resilient to global warming showing 30% increases in tuber mass under heatwave

New research shows that the heart has a mini-brain — its own nervous system that controls the heartbeat. A better

Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making

4 December 2024 Good afternoon, everyone, and greetings from Cairo. As we hold our final press briefing of the year,

Multiple unending conflicts, climate change and a glaring disregard for long-established international humanitarian law are set to leave a staggering