History

Giant atoms; corpses for science

Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination

Disney and OpenAI’s agreement hints at a future in which viewers don’t just choose what to watch but generate it on demand

Killer bees; Mars volcanoes

Christmas trees—and conifers in general—have made some surprising cameos throughout U.S. history, author Trent Preszler reveals in his book Evergreen

Making fire on demand was a milestone in the lives of our early ancestors. But the question of when that skill first arose has been difficult for scientists to pin down

A scientist has identified a possible astronomical explanation for the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible

Ten great stories about 10 forgotten female scientists that we hope will inspire middle school readers to pursue their own curiosity and get involved in STEM fields

The Black Death ravaged Europe, and scientists and historians are still working to understand how it became so deadly

A machine-learning breakthrough could lift the veil on Earth’s early history—and supercharge the search for alien life

Heimlich maneuver; training fleas

The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence released long-promised records related to vanished pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart. More records are promised on a rolling basis