New research has revealed that Martian dust's red hue comes from reactions that occurred in wet — not dry — conditions, and ...

The tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II is the first royal crypt discovered since 1940, and scientists have new powerful tools to ...

Known as "Fred," this mummy proves that Egyptians had been using embalming practices for 1,500 years longer than scientists ...

Egyptian team of archaeologists believe they have found a long-obscured tomb that may hold the remains of the pharaoh ...

An expert works on the restoration of an ancient palm-leaf manuscript at Fudan University Library. Photo: Courtesy of Fudan University Library ...

A new study has found evidence that Mars's red color may not be caused by the mechanism scientists once thought. The ...

Archaeologists uncovered a fossilized skull of an ancient sharp-toothed predator that likely hunted early elephants and primates.

Discover Bastetodon syrtos, a newly identified apex predator from ancient Egypt. Learn about its fossil discovery, ...

The statuette represents a domestic cult, offering new insights into eastern religious influences and Egyptian cults in Roman ...

New evidence from China's Zhurong rover suggests Mars once had Earth-like beaches with gentle waves and sandy shores ...

A new study led by Brown University researchers shows a water-rich mineral could explain the planet’s color — and hint at its ...

Analysis - When we see objects in museum display cases, it often doesn't tell their whole story. One thing that tends to get ignored or even lost in the conservation process is the smell. We lose a ...