Category: Science and Health

Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be…

A glacier in Antarctica is committing ‘ice piracy’ — stealing ice from a neighbor —…

Augmented-reality (AR) technology is rapidly finding its way into everyday life, from education and healthcare…

A long period of drought in North America has been recognized by scientists for decades….

A team of researchers has unveiled a cutting-edge Amphibious Robotic Dog capable of roving across…

A new study of the 28 most populous U.S. cities finds that all are sinking…

A recent study marks the first reported instance of generative AI designing synthetic molecules that…

Parents’ genes — even when not directly inherited by a child — may play a…

Researchers have discovered distinct roles for two dopamine receptors located on nerve cells within the…

Researchers identified a natural ‘brake’ within the innate immune system: the inhibitory receptor Siglec-E (SigE)…

Biologists have create a web portal for the world’s most charismatic plants, ferns. Read Original…

A new strategy may help prevent or slow the progression of Type 1 diabetes. Read…

Scientists say human-caused climate change led to 15,000 additional early deaths from wildfire air pollution…

Psychology literature has shown that curiosity tends to decline with age. Psychologists shows one type…

A new technique to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow dung and turn them into…

Wealthy individuals have a higher carbon footprint. A new study quantifies the climate outcomes of…

As fast fashion continues to fill wardrobes and landfills at a staggering pace, new research…

The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes,…

Magnetar flares, colossal cosmic explosions, may be directly responsible for the creation and distribution of…

Newly discovered species of extinct fish shows striking similarities to unrelated modern-day predators, suggesting certain…

Our brain is a complex organ. Billions of nerve cells are wired in an intricate…

A study of starlings in Africa shows that they form long-term social bonds similar to…

Researchers reviewed US national fatal crash data (2016-2021) and examined the vehicle age and driver…

Tyrannosaurus rex evolved in North America, but its direct ancestor came from Asia, crossing a…

A research team has developed a groundbreaking technology poised to revolutionize next-generation displays and electronic…

Termites — infamous for their ability to destroy wood — are rarely welcomed into rainforests…

Researchers have identified a chemical that kills about 95 percent of a western drywood termite…

A new study suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts…

A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design….

A new study is reshaping how scientists date dinosaur fossils in Alberta’s Dinosaur Provincial Park…

Biologists have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of…

Psychologists suggest our brains and bodies don’t just understand music, they physically resonate with it….

A team of researchers has developed a cost-effective, high-throughput technology for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics…

Electronic devices rely on materials whose electrical properties change with temperature, making them less stable…

The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could…

While service robots with male characteristics can be more persuasive when interacting with some women…

Researchers have released their 2024 U.S. sea level ‘report cards,’ providing updated analyses of sea…

A research team has pioneered a groundbreaking method that could accelerate drug discovery and reduce…

A new technique that uses soundwaves to separate materials for recycling could help prevent potentially…

Researchers have developed AI technology that can detect patterns in gut bacteria to identify complex…

Astronomers have probed the physical environment of repeating X-ray outbursts near monster black holes thanks…

Researchers recently connected their campuses with an experimental quantum communications network using two optical fibers….

Recent artificial intelligence advances have largely focused on text, but AI increasingly shows promise in…

Researchers captured sound fields around musical triangles. They wanted to understand the physical properties of…

Researchers model the motions of groups of manta rays to study how group dynamics affect…

A new study examines the choices healthy research volunteers make when given the opportunity to…

Scientists have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop…