Scientists have discovered an unexpected role for a protein already linked to devastating neurological diseases. The study ...

Scientists discovered hundreds of energy-making enzymes secretly working on human DNA—revealing a hidden “mini-metabolism” ...

Global warming may be speeding up—scientists say the planet is heating nearly twice as fast as before, putting the 1.5°C limit at risk before 2030.

Standard famine mortality thresholds may miss early warning signs of starvation, prompting calls for more context-sensitive ...

An ancient elephant bone hammer from southern England reveals that early humans used rare materials to precisely sharpen ...

A gene borrowed from the naked mole rat, an animal famous for extraordinary longevity and disease resistance, helped mice live a little longer and stay healthier, pointing to a surprising biological ...

A newly described Patagonian fossil reveals the evolutionary origins and global spread of the tiny alvarezsaur dinosaurs.

A large U.S. study suggests that the age and type of groundwater supplying drinking water may be linked to Parkinson’s ...

Why do diabetic wounds refuse to heal? A new scientific review highlights how disruptions in the timing and behavior of immune cells may hold the key to understanding this widespread medical challenge ...

What looks like a plant’s failed fruit may actually be a clever deal that lets both the plant and its pollinating beetles ...

In classical physics, memory is defined in a straightforward way. If a system’s future behavior depends only on its current condition, it is considered memoryless. If earlier states continue to ...

CBD and CBG may help the liver recharge and clean itself—offering a promising new plant-based strategy against fatty liver disease.