A new study suggests that language may rely less on complex grammar than previously thought. Every time we speak, we’re improvising. “Humans possess a remarkable ability to talk about almost anything, ...

Proton pump inhibitors are among the most commonly prescribed medications worldwide, but concerns about a possible link to stomach cancer have lingered for decades. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a ...

That cozy winter fire could be doing far more harm than good—wood smoke is a hidden killer in America’s winter air.

A mysterious RNA molecule found only in breast cancer led researchers on a six-year hunt that uncovered an entire hidden layer of cancer biology. The story began with T3p, a tiny RNA molecule found in ...

New research suggests that the salt content of many popular takeout meals may be far higher than diners expect. New research indicates that many popular restaurant takeout meals in the UK contain more ...

Climate change is quietly rearranging the Amazon and Andes—winners and losers are emerging, and the Northern Andes may hold the key to forest survival.

Researchers from the University of Liverpool have reported new findings suggesting that sharp rises in blood sugar after eating may be linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study points ...

New research sheds light on one of archaeology’s longest-running debates: how Stonehenge’s massive bluestones reached their final resting place. A new study from Curtin University is reshaping how ...

Scientists have developed a new nanoparticle-based strategy that could dramatically expand the range of disease-causing proteins that can be targeted by modern medicine. A newly released perspective i ...

A booming koala population in South Australia is creating an urgent conservation dilemma, prompting scientists to test innovative, humane solutions to prevent long-term ecological harm. Research led ...

A newly published study in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry suggests that widely used flea and tick treatments for pets may have unintended effects beyond household animals. According to the ...

Japanese macaques are famous for soaking in hot springs during winter, but new research suggests this behavior may serve ...