A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

The Champagne Cluster is a rare and beautiful example of two galaxy clusters smashing together. Its festive name comes from ...

A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study. The ...

ADHD stimulants appear to work less by sharpening focus and more by waking up the brain. Brain scans revealed that these ...

New research shows that women living near Superfund sites are more likely to develop aggressive and metastatic breast cancers ...

Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of ...

Cannabis products with higher THC levels may slightly reduce chronic pain, particularly nerve pain, according to a review of ...

MIT researchers have designed a printable aluminum alloy that’s five times stronger than cast aluminum and holds up at ...

Scientists have uncovered an extensive underwater vent system near Milos, Greece, hidden along active fault lines beneath the ...

Mars once had sprawling river systems that rivaled major watersheds on Earth, and scientists have now identified the biggest ...

As the immune system weakens with age, scientists have found a way to restore some of its lost strength. By delivering mRNA ...

Tiny lab-grown brains are offering an unprecedented look at how schizophrenia and bipolar disorder disrupt neural activity.