A study with the James Webb Space Telescope led by astronomer Noemí Pinilla-Alonso clarifies the characteristics of the mysterious objects that arrive from beyond Neptune
A discovery in Kenya offers the first snapshot of peaceful coexistence between very different hominids
The Dutch scientist designs the world’s smallest machines, including light-activated drugs to improve treatments for cancer and infection
Experts say the approach enhances the quality of life for both children and adults who have tumors in the brain or other vital organs
The flagship vessel of the oceanographic fleet will be able to explore the deepest and most unknown parts of the ocean, in order to advance conservation activities
Genetic material has uncovered the sex and relationships of some of the most iconic victims of the Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD
The British scientist has been selected to lead the largest particle physics laboratory in the world, Europe’s CERN
Science is trying to understand how runaway warming in the Arctic can trigger extreme weather events like the Valencia flash floods
Three-dimensional cell-by-cell maps of pancreatic, breast, colon or ovarian cancer open new understanding of the origin and evolution of the disease
The physicist and engineer, who has some 100 missions under her charge, explains the United States’ strategy to answer the most important question in space exploration: Are we alone?
World leaders in this field condemn the way in which the data on the supposed origins of the explorer has been released and question its validity
A vast ocean hidden beneath the ice on Europa is one of the most likely places to find organisms beyond Earth
Specialists criticize the absence of scientific evidence in the RTVE documentary featuring forensic expert José Antonio Lorente, who has not published any analysis since the exhumation in 2003 of the alleged tomb of the explorer
The scientist was the first author of the pioneering ‘Cell’ study on microRNA, but it is typically the last author who is recognized as the leader of the research group
Two new studies shed light on the mystery of how lightning is triggered in thunderstorms
Controlled infection of cows in a high-security Kansas lab sheds light on the H5N1 transmission route, while experts call for ‘mass surveillance’ to stop an outbreak in Europe
The new monoclonal antibody lecanemab has been greenlighted by the US and other countries, but the European Medicines Agency considers that the benefits do not outweigh the risks
Dozens of doctors and scientists are creating the country’s largest genetic database in record time in Uzhhorod
An individual from Missouri with no known exposure to risk factors got infected, and a close contact developed symptoms but was not tested. The second case was not disclosed until later, drawing criticism over authorities’ lack of transparency
The study of 15 ancient corpses debunks the myth of the collapse of Easter Island due to overexploitation
The researcher has been given €1.5 million by the European Union to design a digital mind capable of explaining its reasoning
Coronaviruses, influenzas and other potentially dangerous pathogens infect raccoon dogs, mink, and foxes bred for the fur trade
An international investigation confirms that the remains found in 2019 belong to the man who found the supposed tomb of the apostle James in the Spanish region of Galicia
The French author reflects on the identity of our species and our tendency to annihilate any other form of humanity
The clans of this human species were smaller than previously thought, and were eventually absorbed by sapiens, according to a new DNA study
The European Space Agency is attempting the first flight of the largest device developed on the continent
The ESA is attempting the first flight of the largest and most powerful device developed on the continent, which if successful will end European dependence on allies and private companies