Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell ‘woody,’ ‘spicy’ and ‘sweet’, finds a new study led by researchers from University College London and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, revealing new det ...

One of the most unique vehicles shown at this year's Consumer Electronics Show was a three-wheeled car that generates some of the electricity it uses through solar energy.

Welcome to ‘sensory heritage’, the study of how we engage with objects from the past besides what they look like.

Researchers who sniffed mummified remains in the name of science were greeted more with a blessing than a curse.

Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.

By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens ...

Some animals sit at the top of the food chain with no natural enemies! Whether it’s due to their sheer size, deadly defenses, ...

As the climate warmed, the retreat of ice sheets reduced its habitat and prey availability. This story illuminates the ongoing challenges large animals face in adapting to rapid climate changes, a ...

When a scientist received a video of a spotted hyena in the southern part of his country, he thought someone was playing a ...

I've tested the best hybrid mattresses on the market during my time as a Sleep Editor, and I'm always impressed by how these versatile beds combine the supportive springs of the traditional ...

(Learn more about how wild animals are adapting to city life in surprisingly savvy ways.) “Coyotes were eating more rats where there were more restaurants in their territory,” she says.

What is the biggest animal in the world? It is worth noting that the largest living animals in the world today aren’t land animals, because on land they must struggle against the forces of gravity to ...