A new chemical analysis sheds new light on how Leonardo da Vinci painted the iconic portrait

Using CRISPR technology, researchers edited a protein gene that increased chickens' resistance to the virus. But the process is far from practical use

Dating of a child's fossilized jaw and teeth suggest our relatives lived at altitude earlier than once thought

About 41 percent of all species across the planet meet IUCN criteria for classification as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable

The metal-rich object could hold clues about how our planet formed

The study brings scientists one step closer to conducting trials in human patients, researchers say

New research has revealed that ancient artists used color to create highly detailed designs

The startup Evolyn plans to challenge the 30-year monopoly held by Eurostar, which is currently the only rail operator that links the two capitals

Long thought to be 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, the measurement is highly personal and varies depending on time of day, among other factors, new research finds

Researchers say well-preserved bones may be the earliest direct evidence of the hunting of large predators

The legal battle between the street artist and a greeting card company has been unfolding for several years

Conservation officials have installed the first Chinese mitten crab trap in England, and they are asking the public to report any sightings

The papyrus scroll is one of hundreds that were carbonized in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E.

The "Huronton" sank after colliding with a larger ship amid heavy fog and smoke in October 1923

Already prohibited in multiple countries for its potential harmful effects in humans, the colorant's future is now in serious doubt in the United States

Visitors will dine at themed restaurants and participate in immersive experiences

The sturdy, biodegradable fibers could one day be used for surgical sutures or armored vests

The scorching month follows the hottest June, July and August in recorded human history

After vanishing without a trace in 1989, "Children Wading" appeared at an auction house in England

Researchers identified eight burials, but they say the graveyard may hold dozens—or even hundreds—waiting to be discovered