In its first year, the class attracted more than 1,200 students. The online version is abbreviated, but free

A recent excavation located the first physical evidence of the capital of the Maya kingdom of Sak Tz'i', founded in 750 B.C.

The missionary who lived in the house during the mid-1800s delivered vaccinations to locals during a smallpox epidemic

No SARS-CoV-2 infections have yet been detected in our closest living relatives. But there is precedent for viruses jumping from people to other great apes

The liquid inside is 3 percent alcohol by volume—and contains 0.13 milligrams of lead per liter

Titles related to "home-life" subjects—like preserving and canning—have also experienced a boost in sales

The spacecraft Hayabusa2 hurled a four-pound copper ball toward the asteroid's surface at about 4,500 miles an hour to create an artificial crater

Matilda McCrear was just 2 when she was captured and brought to Alabama on the "Clotilda"

Americans have some time before social distancing measures can let up—and every day counts

Thieves pilfered "The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884" from the Singer Laren in the early hours of Monday morning

Architects and designers restored royal ruins across Europe to their former glory

The bacterial strain can break down some of the toxic components of polyurethane plastic

Storms reveal, then hide, the ship's sand-covered remains every decade or so

Hailing from all over Australia, the spiders were identified by a scientist who used to fear them

The impact that created Pluto’s 'heart' may have rippled through its ocean and damaged its rear

Over his five-decade-plus career, the "Strega Nona" author contributed to more than 270 books

The Internet Archive describes the downloadable collection of more than one million books as a library, but critics call it piracy

New research details the first forensic investigation of the Sylt concentration camp, located on the Channel Island of Alderney, since the end of WWII

The new wound further diminishes Earth’s protective shield against damaging solar radiation

The bright blue pigment that adorns the Bust of Nefertiti’s crown can now be used to study molecular biology

New calculations show that the ring of light surrounding a black hole is actually made up of infinite subrings that can’t be seen with current technology

New research suggests the civilization used huge enclosures to trap and stockpile live fish to support its complex society

Due to COVID-19, Art + Action's "Come to Your Census" project has pivoted from posters and events to social media and online outreach

A new study ties the ousting of women directors, actors, producers and screenwriters to the rise of entertainment studios

Researchers compared tree rings from around the world to determine that a volcano on Santorini probably erupted in 1560 B.C.

This is the story behind the breads you might be baking in lockdown

Audible's new service is aimed at school-age children participating in distance learning but features selections likely to appeal to all

Visitors can get up close and personal with augmented reality versions of historic globes recently digitized by the British Library

A treasure trove of new fossils unearthed in Australia reveals some raunchily-positioned bugs

The story of two bored art lovers who found a way to "a-mouse" themselves

Researchers found that almost half of the mountain lions they tested showed signs of plague infection

Mary Pearson, who was briefly engaged to the writer's brother, may be the real-life counterpart of Lydia Bennet from "Pride and Prejudice"

The severity of this year's bleaching is second only to 2016, during which a third of the reef’s corals died

The bidet-like suite of devices detects abnormalities in feces that could flag signs of certain cancers

A new analysis of ancient ostrich eggs at the British Museum underscores the interconnectedness of the ancient world

Pompeii Archaeological Park Director Massimo Osanna narrates stunning drone footage of preserved daily life in the ancient city

New research indicates that Iron Age Britons venerated brown hares and chickens long before modern Easter celebrations

Perhaps the cigar-shaped object is a shard from a shredded planetary body, a computer simulation suggests

This eruption is the longest since 2018 when the volcano caused a deadly tsunami

Blending marshmallows with scientific rigor, the contest offers levity during a difficult time

A star 100-times more massive than the sun exploded with 10-times more energy than a normal-sized supernova

These dairy products are no longer edible, but they're still valuable to researchers

An online exhibition from the National WWI Museum and Memorial features recipes detailed in 1918 cookbook

These cliques wear pink every day of the week

Blossoms contort and twist back into optimal pollination position after getting bumped and battered

The "lost" apples will help restore genetic, culinary diversity to a crop North America once produced in astonishing variety

New research reveals the ancient symbiotic relationship behind geosmin, the chemical compound responsible for the scent of fresh rain

A newly identified trio of chemicals may help the primates find a mate

The computer program can identify canine versus human feces based on DNA sequences in samples

Closed due to COVID-19, the Museum Hotel Antakya looks forward to welcoming guests with its blend of luxury and history once restrictions are lifted