A naturally occurring molecule called erucamide may help the retina fight back against diseases that cause progressive vision ...

Eating more ultra-processed foods was linked to greater fat buildup inside thigh muscles, according to MRI scans of 615 ...

The Hunga Tonga eruption may have triggered a surprising chemical reaction that destroyed some of the methane released into ...

Older adults who changed the balance of fat, carbohydrates, and animal protein in their diets showed signs of reduced ...

Scientists have uncovered sweeping changes in how the human brain controls and organizes its genome beginning in midlife, ...

Astronomers have discovered that winds from a supermassive black hole are about 100 times more powerful than previously ...

Microscopic plant remains are revealing how GunaiKurnai ancestors used Cloggs Cave for ritual practices over thousands of ...

A 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil has revealed preserved skin, possible sensory organs, sophisticated respiratory structures, and an unexpected pattern on its tail. Ultraviolet light exposed ...

Simply smelling chocolate helped men complete more leg extension repetitions without making the workout feel harder, with dark chocolate producing the strongest effect. The researchers think familiar ...

The flesh eating New World screwworm has returned to the United States, threatening livestock, wildlife, pets and potentially people as it spreads north. A new UC San Diego tracking system aims to ...

A mathematical shape famous for covering a surface without ever repeating has revealed an unexpected ability to twist light into unusual chiral patterns. The discovery could lead to new ways of ...

A wearable device has revealed nighttime hormone surges that may expose a frequently missed cause of high blood pressure. The ...