Researchers suggest that they have recovered sequences from ancient works and from letters that may belong to the Renaissance ...

Humans have always been fascinated with space. We frequently question whether we are alone in the universe. If not, what does ...

Scientists have successfully recovered what may be Leonardo da Vinci's DNA from a centuries-old red chalk drawing, marking a breakthrough that could unlock secrets about one of history's greatest ...

DNA analysis of cultural artifacts shows diverse biological profiles, but contamination and mixed signals complicate historical lineage interpretation.

Newly sequenced Native genomes showcase a wealth of surprises, from previously unknown populations to unique high-altitude adaptations.

Traces of a toxic chemical found on 60,000-year-old arrowheads hint at advanced planning by Palaeolithic hunters.

Over half of the exhaust methane from lunar spacecraft could end up contaminating areas of the moon that might otherwise ...

In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be ...

Scientists have uncovered genetic evidence that they say may be linked to the Renaissance master, but some experts are more ...

DNA analysis has revealed a hidden porcupine species in Colombia, mistaken for over a century. The discovery shows how even ...

When scientists pulled genetic material from a pair of naturally preserved bodies in the central Sahara, they expected to ...

The DNA uncovered a complex ancient community with a startling family secret. In a mountain cave in southern Italy, Bronze ...