Penn State scientists discovered seven new ceramics by simply removing oxygen—opening a path to materials once beyond reach. Sometimes, less truly is more. By removing oxygen during the synthesis ...

A new study proposes that scavenging was a central, enduring force in human evolution, reshaping how we understand the origins of our survival strategies.

People routinely misjudge which foods are most harmful to the environment, a new study finds. Researchers say these misconceptions highlight the need for simple, science-based impact labels.

UC San Diego–led research shows that knowing the origins of rainfall could transform how drought planning and land management are approached worldwide. A new study from the San Diego reveals an overlo ...

A high-altitude balloon telescope has revealed new patterns in X-rays emitted near the black hole Cygnus X-1. These signals give scientists a clearer picture of how gas and radiation behave in the ...

Researchers found persistent microclot and NET structures in Long COVID blood that may explain long-lasting symptoms.

Scientists at NYU Langone discovered that blocking a key protein that shields cancer cells from a natural stress-driven death process can dramatically slow lung tumor growth.

A new study finds that taking arginine orally may lower amyloid buildup and neuroinflammation, suggesting a safe, low-cost ...

MIT researchers traced chemical fossils in ancient rocks back to the ancestors of today’s demosponges. A team of geochemists ...

There are plenty more squid in the sea for Hawaiian short-finned pilot whales. How much squid do short-finned pilot whales ...

A research group led by Dr. Ryushiro Kasahara has discovered a new plant tissue essential for seed formation, which will be ...

A landmark national study found that children attending public Montessori preschools outperformed their peers in reading, ...