A mysterious “golden orb” found more than two miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska left scientists baffled for over two years, sparking wild speculation about its origins. After an intensive investigation ...

A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, ...

A new study reveals that internalizing stress—especially feelings of hopelessness—may significantly speed up memory decline ...

A major new study finds that living in pesticide-heavy environments could raise cancer risk by up to 150%, even when the chemicals are considered “safe” on their own. The research suggests these ...

Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden “switch” that may decide whether pain fades away—or lingers for ...

Fish oil has long been praised as brain-boosting, but new research suggests the story may be more complicated. Scientists found that in people with repeated mild head injuries, a key omega-3 fatty ...

In a breakthrough experiment, scientists directly imaged how particles pair up in a system that mimics superconductors.

A group of undergraduate students pulled off something remarkable: they built their own dark matter detector and used it to ...

The famous mezcal “worm” has long puzzled scientists, but DNA testing has finally cracked the case. Researchers found that ...

A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when ...

Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while ...

Mixing up your workouts might be the real secret to a longer life. Long-term research tracking over 100,000 people for more ...