Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought. A new study suggests that they could have...

Cancer is one of the most feared diseases in the world, and one of the biggest reasons is its ability to spread. When cancer...

Making computer chips smaller and more powerful is not just about clever engineering. It also depends on improving the manufacturing process used to build the...

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked...

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...

During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals. A study of ancient...

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport. But...

How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs? Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...

Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...

Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels. When combined with renewable...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment. These chemicals have been...

Astronomers have discovered one of the oldest and most primitive stars ever found, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe. The star, named PicII-503,...

No one wants their pig to develop diamond skin disease, an infection that can cause pain and potentially lead to death if untreated. Dr. Kevin...

A new five-year study has revealed that wild chimpanzees in West Africa may be using stones to communicate with one another. This remarkable behavior, documented...

Scientists have made a significant discovery with a special material called nickel iodide (NiI2) that could revolutionize computer memory, chemical sensors, and quantum computers. Researchers...

Living close to humans doesn’t just change landscapes—it can also change animals themselves. A new genetic study shows that brown bears living near villages in...

In a new study, scientists have restored some functions in a pig's brain four hours after its death. The finding challenges common assumptions about the...