Nicotine e-cigarettes appear to help smokers quit more successfully than patches, gum, and other common methods, according to ...

Obesity may worsen Alzheimer’s disease through fat molecules that send harmful signals to the brain, but targeting those molecules could offer a new path for intervention.

Scientists at UC Riverside uncovered evidence that compounds beyond THC may influence how the body regulates metabolism and insulin signaling.

A newly identified mosasaur from Texas suggests that some ancient marine predators were larger, more powerful, and possibly more aggressive than previously recognized.

Scientists have taken a major step toward safely freezing and reviving brain tissue by preventing the microscopic damage normally caused by ice crystals.

Scientists found alcohol in the nectar of many flowers, meaning hummingbirds and bees are regularly drinking fermented nectar.

A decades-old patent from MIT Professor Bill Freeman inspired the new “Y-zipper,” a three-sided fastener that can snap gear, robots, and art into shape with the push of a button.

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft just used Mars as a giant slingshot on its journey to a mysterious metal world that could reveal what’s hidden inside planets like Earth.

Researchers in South Korea found ancient stromatolites inside an asteroid impact crater, pointing to a surprising link between asteroid collisions and early life on Earth. Credit: SciTechDaily.com ...

New research suggests grapes may help switch on your skin’s natural defense systems against sun damage. Credit: Shutterstock New research suggests grapes may offer surprising benefits for skin health ...

An analysis found that Climate TRACE may substantially underestimate city vehicle CO2 emissions, raising concerns about data accuracy in climate policy.

An asthma drug called formoterol may help reverse MASH-related liver damage, prompting new clinical trials after promising ...