How life began on Earth is one of science’s biggest unanswered questions—or at least, that’s how it’s usually framed. In reality, there is an explanation most scientists broadly agree on. But what if that explanation is incomplete? One scientist, using real research and real data, has publicly argued exactly that. And he doesn’t stop there. He’s also put forward another possibility. Yes…aliens. And he isn’t the first scientist to say it either.

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.

History is full of unsolved mysteries, but sometimes, new technology leads historians to answers. Here are some historical mysteries that we’ve recently figured out.

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.

Archaeological research has resumed in one of Syria's most important Bronze Age sites.