In 2015, researchers examining deep-sea sediments near the underwater volcano Loki discovered gene fragments indicating a new ...

Scientists reveal the role of hidden microbes called Asgard archaea in the origins of complex life, challenging long-held ...

Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments discovered gene fragments that indicated a new and previously undiscovered form ...

ETH researchers discovered related structures in Asgard archaea and describe their structure. These experiments show that ...

Asgard's Fall is set to enter early access soon, and the charming art style will sweep you off of your feet if the gameplay hasn't already.

Analysis has revealed that names associated with intelligence are dying out, while those linked to beauty, elegance or strength are on the up. Is your name at risk of extinction?

The study, carried out by The Economist, scrutinised the names of nearly 400 million infants born in Britain and the US over the last 143 years. Researchers used a large language model – the ...

Her mythology is deeply intertwined with some of the most notable Norse gods, including Loki, Odin, and Njörðr, the god of the sea — but it is her thirst for vengeance and independence that sets her ...

The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, ...