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Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a rare multicolored Roman mosaic featuring three toga-wearing figures during excavations in the ancient city of Caesarea.

A newly discovered asteroid that will fly safely past Earth today (Feb. 9) may be larger than a celestial object that exploded over Chelyabinsk, Russia, five years ago. The newly found interloper, called 2018 CB, is estimated to be from 50 to 130 feet in diameter, and will fly by Earth at about 2:30 p.m. PST (5:30 p.m. EST).

Secret 500-year-old letters sent by King Ferdinand II of Aragon to one of his military commanders have finally been deciphered.

New research may have identified a mechanism that limits just how powerful explosions from the sun can become, shedding light on their ability to damage communication satellites and power grids.

On April 1, 2014, the American Physical Society announced a landmark change in policy: All scientific papers authored by cats would henceforth become freely available to the public.

By 2050, our sun is expected to be unusually cool.

By 2050, our Sun is expected to be unusually cool.

There are tiny comets orbiting foreign suns.

The giant space rock that wiped out the dinosaurs may have set off a chain of cataclysmic volcanic eruptions on land and undersea, claims a new study that is already dividing scientists.

The giant space rock that wiped out the dinosaurs may have set off a chain of cataclysmic volcanic eruptions on land and undersea, claims a new study that is already dividing scientists.

Planet Earth has been holding out on us.

Modern hunter-gatherers used "digging sticks," crafted from wood, to search for edible roots and tubers, as well as to hunt.

A long-lost ‘national icon’ painting of a Nigerian princess is up for auction in the U.K. after its surprise discovery in a North London apartment.

A snorkeler nearly lost his toes when he was attacked by a shark off the Galapagos Islands but escaped after repeatedly punching the terrifying ocean predator.

Ever wondered how long it would take to get to Mars?

A global invasion is underway. A 10-legged mutant crayfish is on the march throughout the world.

Think of a stereotypical Brit and you may imagine a pale cast member from Downton Abbey.

Enjoy these pictures of animals, reptiles, fish, birds and insects from around the globe

SpaceX’s historic Falcon Heavy launch on Tuesday has wowed space experts, with the test flight laying the foundations for ambitious future missions.

A brand new species of arachnid that looks like a spider with a tail has been discovered in Myanmar.