Scientists have shown that twisting a crystal at the nanoscale can turn it into a tiny, reversible diode, hinting at a new ...

Under healthy conditions, the intestinal epithelium fully renews itself every three to five days. Aging and exposure to ...

Scientists have found a way to fine-tune a central fat-control pathway in the liver, reducing harmful blood triglycerides ...

Researchers have uncovered a stealthy way pancreatic cancer disarms the immune system, using tiny molecular messengers to ...

Researchers discovered that Hawaiian monk seals use a surprisingly complex range of underwater sounds, including new call ...

Electrons are usually described as particles, but in a rare quantum material, that picture completely breaks down ...

Scientists have uncovered new genetic clues that help explain why some people go to the bathroom more often than others—and ...

Scientists have created a robot that learns lip movements by watching humans rather than following preset rules. The ...

New research suggests the mysterious Roman-era “Beachy Head Woman” was likely from Britain, not the Mediterranean or sub-Saharan Africa. Advances in DNA sequencing are helping researchers resolve a ...

A tiny worm turns static electricity into a powerful weapon, launching itself through the air to catch flying prey.

Deep tooth infections can quietly fuel inflammation that disrupts blood sugar control, and treating them may benefit overall metabolic health.

New research suggests that surviving cancer at a young age may accelerate aging in both the body and brain. A new study finds that people who survive cancer during adolescence or early adulthood tend ...