Astronomers have created the largest and most detailed 3D map yet of a glowing signal from the early universe, revealing ...

Physicists have long struggled to unite quantum mechanics—the theory governing tiny particles—with Einstein’s theory of ...

Engineers have discovered an unexpected link between two very different realms of physics: the behavior of electrons in ...

A Yale study found that lowering parent stress can help protect young children from obesity. When parents practiced ...

A new brain-imaging study has revealed how ketamine produces its fast antidepressant effects in people with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers tracked changes in a critical brain receptor ...

While exploring ancient seabeds in Morocco, scientists discovered strange wrinkle-like textures in deep-water sediments that shouldn’t have been there. These structures are usually made by ...

A massive UK study of more than 165,000 dementia patients has uncovered troubling new evidence about risperidone, a commonly ...

A growing trend called “fibermaxxing” is putting dietary fiber in the spotlight—and for good reason. Fiber plays a powerful role in keeping the body healthy, from supporting digestion and feeding ...

Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can ...

Scientists are exploring a new way to harness the medical promise of psychedelic compounds without the mind-bending side effects. Researchers created modified versions of psilocin — the active form of ...

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new role for little-known brain cells called tanycytes that may influence the ...

Scientists have revealed how the body’s microscopic cold sensor, TRPM8, detects both chilly temperatures and the cooling ...