An infinity symbol–shaped galaxy hosts an active supermassive black hole. The growing giant may have come from the aftermath of a galactic smashup.

Studies suggest that people who had seasonal flus or vaccinations have low antibody levels against H5N1 bird flu.

Drone footage from Norway shows killer whales using a highly coordinated and cooperative hunting technique to catch herring.

Seeing sick-looking faces in virtual reality triggers brain circuit changes related to threat detection and boosts activity of certain immune cells.

Dropping vaccination rates and changes in U.S. vaccine policy have public health experts concerned that annual measles outbreaks could become more frequent.

Earth has experienced both hot and cold periods over time, though warm times have been more common. That’s true of the last 485 million years, as seen in this timeline reported in 2024. Our genus, ...

An analysis of 57 studies shows that people who walked a certain number of steps were less likely to die from any cause compared with those who walked less.

Maggots on rotting meat may have given Neandertals’ a fatty, nitrogen-rich boost, a study of their bones suggests.

“It feels lovely for [the] first 15 minutes, especially in winter,” Rykaczewski says. “After about two hours, it becomes [a] bit, well, sweaty.” ...

Strange cone-shaped rocks led scientists to the hidden remains of one of Earth’s oldest asteroid impacts. It could help us find fossil life on Mars.

Defense lawyers have called shaken baby syndrome, or abusive head trauma, junk science. But doctors say shaking a baby is dangerous.

GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss are difficult for some people to inject weekly. A new slow-release gel, tested in rats, could help.