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Waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat could be the latest application of microfluidic technology developed by bioengineers at the University of California, Davis

The mighty T. rex may have thrashed its massive head from side to side to dismember prey, but a new study shows that its smaller cousin Allosaurus was a more dexterous hunter and tugged at prey more like a modern-day falcon

Invasive "crazy ants" are displacing fire ants in areas across the southeastern United States, according to researchers It's the latest in a history of ant invasions from the southern hemisphere and may prove to have dramatic effects on the ecosystem of

New research suggests that a compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer cells' "superpower" to escape death.

ive African copper coins dating back 1,000 years found in Australia and a map with an ''X'' old could rewrite Australia's history, in a story seemingly out of an old pirate movie.

Danish museum officials say that an archaeological dig last year has revealed 365 items from the Viking era, including 60 rare coins

Two respiratory viruses in different parts of the world have captured the attention of global health officials — a novel coronavirus in the Middle East and a new bird flu spreading in China.

A study into the brooding behaviour of birds has revealed their dinosaur ancestors shared the load when it came to incubation of eggs

A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life

This composite image of a galaxy illustrates how the intense gravity of a supermassive black hole can be tapped to generate immense power