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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Couples in long-term relationships begin to see the world through a shared lens until their mental maps subtly merge. This is how.

Manchester United’s Simi Awujo is the ultimate multi-hyphenate. In this exclusive interview, the 22-year-old midfielder and USC computer science graduate discusses her journey from an Atlanta-Nigerian ...

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

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.

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?

One common thread that ties together anti-vaccine views and growing sentiments against other protective measures for newborns ...