Recent research suggests that some of these genetic variants inherited from Neanderthals could be linked to autism spectrum ...

A new handheld microscope lets scientists monitor coral health in real time, underwater, without harming reefs.

A new review reveals that tire wear particles are a major source of toxic microplastics polluting rivers, lakes, and ...

Scientists discovered that fig trees in Kenya can store carbon dioxide as calcium carbonate rocks inside their trunks and ...

Antarctic research reveals how rare earth elements move underground through freeze-thaw cycles in desert environments.

Scientists discover cold-loving proteins called cryorhodopsins that could help control brain cells with light.

Pacific sleeper sharks were spotted in the South China Sea - 1,800 miles from home - offering new clues about deep-ocean ...

A new fossil study reveals that teeth began as skin sensors, helping explain why modern teeth still react painfully to cold ...

Emojis in text messages boost relationship satisfaction by making people feel emotionally heard and connected.

Other studies have demonstrated that people commonly recognize small acts from anyone, like a kind word from a passerby, as ...

A Boston research team says that night vision equipment will greatly improve with a new heat sensor that is made from an ...

Researchers sequenced ancient Egyptian DNA from a 4,500-year-old skeleton, revealing genetic links between early Egypt and ...