The planet’s northern forests hold enormous amounts of carbon in spruce, pine, and thick, needle-rich soils. But a major new ...

UT Southwestern discovery could lead to a novel approach for treating heart disease and fatty liver disease. Two researchers ...

A long-term Swedish study suggests that the relationship between diet and dementia may be more complex than previously understood.

A new study explores how the extreme biology of pythons may point to an unexpected path for obesity research. Pythons don’t nibble. They chomp, squeeze, and swallow their prey whole in a meal that can ...

Scientists have developed a method to reprogram cancer-fighting immune cells directly inside the body, potentially eliminating the need for complex lab-based manufacturing. Early results show rapid ...

Tiny fossils from Hokkaido are revealing a surprisingly mobile ancient ocean during a warmer world. A team led by researchers at Kumamoto University has identified a new genus of microscopic ...

Bull sharks form social bonds and prefer certain companions, challenging the idea that they are solitary predators. These connections may help them learn, find food, and avoid conflict.

A new study sheds light on why promising cancer treatments can produce dramatically different results across patients.

A tiny plant’s molecular “velcro” could help crops turn sunlight into food more efficiently. An international team of scientists has identified a surprising molecular strategy used by a rare group of ...

Genetic switches near the FTO locus may enable hibernators’ extreme metabolic resilience and could inspire future treatments ...

Behind the stillness of desert landscapes, cacti appear to be changing in unexpected ways. The cactus on your windowsill may ...

A new scientific investigation challenges long-held assumptions about Shackleton’s Endurance, revealing that the ship may never have been suited for the extreme Antarctic conditions it faced.