The timing of the origin of life on Earth is mysterious. However, by looking deeply into Earth’s ancient rocks and deeply into life’s genetics, scientists can constrain the timing of that profound event.

Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious,” states a Cambridge University press release.

At first glance, the proposition that every living thing has a light body sounds vaguely New Age, calling to mind auras. However, researchers from the University of Calgary observed the clear existence of “biophotons” in two plant species and mice, suggesting we just might glow until we expire.

Life insurance isn’t for everyone. Here’s how to figure out if you need coverage, calculate how much to get, and the most cost-effective way to buy it.

Viola Davis spoke to PEOPLE exclusively at City Year Los Angeles’ Spring Break Gala on May 10. The EGOT-winning actress, who turns 60 later this year, reflected that what gives her life meaning isn't the 'cap of success,

Eukaryogenesis occurred suddenly, driven by the growing length of genes and the limitations on producing longer proteins. An international team of four senior scientists from Mainz, Valencia, Madrid,

A motorcycle passenger who suffered life-changing injuries when the bike she was travelling on was hit by a car has said she is "not the same person she was before". Anna Cockcroft spent more than a month in hospital following the crash in Oldham Road, Halifax, on 21 September 2023.

A heroic act of going beyond “the call of duty" earns 22-year-old sergeant prestigious Soldier’s Medal for act of bravery not involving combat with an enemy.

James Taylor’s song “Secret o’ Life” encourages us to enjoy the passage of time. He says, “Now the thing about time is that time isn’t really real. It’s just your point of view. How does it feel for you?”

As I prepare to graduate from Tufts, I find myself reflecting on what I’ve learned over the last four years. I’ve learned an incredible amount academically, grown emotionally and matured as an adult.