In this deep-dive segment of our South American expedition, we investigate the highly controversial Nazca mummies. We break ...

From historic pasty shops to ancient Egyptian artefacts, this town packs a lot in ...

Researchers have uncovered traces of ancient microbes inside a mummy — unexpected “signs of life” that may have persisted for more than 5,300 years. The study, recently published in the journal ...

Researchers found ancient microbes inside Ötzi the Iceman that may have persisted over 5,300 years. A new study shares details of a rare glimpse into microbial history.

Polygon Summer Game Fest 2026 Live game reveals, world premiere trailers, and what’s next from 40+ developers, publishers, and hardware makers. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is a co-op shooter where you ...

The distinctive smell of ancient mummies is helping scientists decode the secrets of Egyptian mummification. By analyzing tiny traces of chemicals in the air around mummy samples, researchers ...

Are humans alone in the universe? The answer is more complicated than science fiction might suggest. Scientists have discovered billions upon billions of potentially habitable planets. But if life is ...

The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist having a Eureka moment, realising in a single dramatic instant that Earth is ...

As usual, many of this year's newly-invited class are recent Oscar winners (21, in fact).

The Academy has unveiled the list of 529 people invited for the Class of 2026, including Jacob Elordi and Teyana Taylor.