The Rowe family dog Ralph was one of many canines who participated in a study of the drug rapamycin. Scientists were able to ...

Beavers may be unlikely climate heroes, but new research suggests they could play a powerful role in fighting climate change.

Athletes commonly use short periods of heat exposure – typically seven to 14 days – to prepare for competition in hot climates. But we wanted to know whether longer-term heat exposure, over four to ...

The study, published on Friday in the journal Science, addresses a critical global health issue: nearly 60 percent of individuals with chronic pain also suffer from depression. While the link between ...

Researchers have uncovered the world’s oldest known cave art—a 67,800-year-old hand stencil in Indonesia. The unusual, claw-like design hints at early symbolic thinking and possibly spiritual beliefs.

People who believe they have seen a flash of a ghost in the corner of their eye are likely to be seeing after-images – lingering optical illusions created by the brain to stabilise our vision. The ...

Pupil shapes vary widely across the animal kingdom, from the W-shaped pupils of cuttlefish to the bar-like pupils of goats. But why are animal pupils shaped so differently?

These four phrases don't sound like weapons. Here's why this is precisely what makes them so damaging, according to research.

Contrary to what you might expect, Neanderthals did actually organize their spaces like humans, but they were less consistent.

Spring is on the way in the Northern Hemisphere, meaning the birds in our backyards will soon make a lot more noise than before. I, for one, am excited. Birds are obviously great, but as with most ...

A new study suggests the true early toll of COVID-19 in the U.S. was significantly higher than official counts.

Public agencies do not have to agree with outside researchers. But they should be willing to engage with science, especially when it is supported by documented field data gathered over many years.