Ancient Siberian DNA upends our understanding of Native American migration

Native Americans journeyed back to North Asia from North America, study finds

Soyuz rescue plan and more: Understand the world through 8 images

Bog body deaths reveal a gruesome trend throughout history

But many deaths remain shrouded in mystery.

Viking DNA study finds they were more genetically diverse than modern Scandinavians

The Viking Age brought surprising genetic diversity to northern Europe, but it didn’t last.

NASA Perseverance Mars depot and more: Understand the world through 7 images

Wonder Woman’s fantastical Amazons are based on these real-life warriors

Themiscyra is pure fiction, but its inhabitants are closer to reality.

DNA study reveals how a mysterious, extinct human shaped our immune systems

Denisovan DNA likely helped modern humans adapt to their environments and fight infections.

Orion's return powered flyby and more: Understand the world through 8 images

The Artemis I mission approaches its final step.

Analysis of 3,000-year-old shipwreck reveals international Bronze Age trade route

The Uluburun shipwreck opens a window to the ancient world.

A 2000-year-old artifact rewrites what we know about one of Europe’s most mysterious languages

Historians previously believed the Basque people had no written language until the Romans invaded. Surprise!

Artemis I lifts off and more: Understand the world through 8 images

NASA’s Moon-bound mega-rocket finally leaves the launchpad.

Artemis targets November launch and more: Understand the world through 8 images

Webb captures Pillars of Creation and more: Understand the world through 8 images

NASA reveals DART success and more: Understand the world through 7 images

Look: Underwater Mayan ruins reveal secrets of an ancient salt trade

A hot commodity for an expanding empire.

Ancient humans forged hybrid species at critical periods in our evolution

Ancient human species met and mated. Here’s why that matters.