A study of long-lived families has identified rare genetic variants that may help people stay healthier for much longer as they age. One standout mutation appears to temper inflammation, potentially ...

Researchers found that a Chinese sodium-ion battery performs far better than expected, with production quality and design features comparable to Tesla’s batteries. If engineers can improve ...

Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine may have uncovered a promising new way to combat Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease ...

A long-term Yale study is challenging one of the biggest myths about aging. Nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically ...

Researchers have concluded that nicotine vapes are likely to cause lung and oral cancers, based on evidence ranging from human biomarkers to animal and laboratory studies. The findings challenge the ...

Researchers found that twisting layered sheets of hexagonal boron nitride can dramatically change the light produced by quantum emitters embedded within the material. The technique offers an ...

Compounds responsible for the aroma of cannabis and many other plants may offer a surprising new way to relieve chronic pain.

The global cobalt supply chain is more interconnected—and more vulnerable—than previously thought, with disruptions capable of triggering far-reaching cascades across multiple countries and industries ...

Scientists have discovered that a gene normally considered a DNA-protecting "good guy" can become dangerous when cells make too much of it. The gene, EXO1, acts like molecular scissors that help ...

The obesity treatment landscape is changing fast, with GLP-1 drugs opening the door to more effective care than ever before.

Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the ...

Animals from different species often rely on surprisingly sophisticated communication to work together, whether finding food, ...