Clues to the genetic code’s origin may be hidden in tiny protein fragments, revealing a synchronized and highly structured path to life’s earliest molecular systems.

Researchers have identified a brain mechanism that may determine why chronic pain leads to depression in some individuals but not others. The findings suggest the brain initially adapts to persistent ...

Satellite observations reveal that global nighttime lighting is steadily rising, though the trend varies widely by region, with some areas brightening rapidly while others dim.

A vast new survey of the early universe has dramatically expanded the known population of hydrogen gas halos surrounding young galaxies, revealing that these structures are far more common and diverse ...

Scientists analyzing data from the Cassini-Huygens mission have identified an unexpected feature in Saturn’s magnetic shield.

Deep within massive rocky exoplanets, hidden oceans of molten rock may be generating powerful magnetic fields in an unexpected way.

A new approach using lipid nanoparticles to deliver genetic material is showing promise in tackling two major challenges in lung cancer at once.