By combining information from many large datasets, MIT researchers have identified several new potential targets for treating ...

Sets of metabolites found in blood and urine reliably correspond with how much energy from ultra-processed food a person ...

A new study shows that our ability to recall details about familiar objects, like a banana’s typical color, depends on strong ...

Fentanyl is the deadliest illegal drug in US history by far. It’s often described as the ultimate high, but it’s actually an ...

In February, the US’s National Ignition Facility fired off its seventh laser shot, generating a record-breaking amount of energy for a laser-ignited fusion reaction. Ca ...

After having solved the small matter of evolution by natural selection - becoming one of the most famous scientists in the world in the process - Charles Darwin turned his focus to a di ...

Antarctica probably isn't the first place you think of when you hear about volcanoes. But there's a lot happening under the icy tundra, and not all of it's a good thing. Here's how risin ...

It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Morning shower ...

The ZEUS laser facility at the University of Michigan has roughly doubled the peak power of any other laser in the U.S. with ...

On an island off the coast of Panama lives a population of wild primates with a remarkable culture. White-faced capuchins on ...

Humans perceive and navigate the world around us with the help of our five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell.

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