New research has revealed that tau, a protein best known for its connection to Alzheimer's disease, is also essential for…
Mount Etna has fascinated geologists for decades. The towering volcano on the Italian island of Sicily is the most active…
People often spot familiar shapes in random places. Maybe you have looked at the clouds and imagined a sailboat, a…
Feeling like you had "a good night's sleep" depends on more than just how long you slept. It also reflects…
Japanese red elder plants protect their own survival by dropping fruits that contain Heterhelus beetle larvae. Surprisingly, this action also…
A new study shows that changes in the gut microbiome can directly influence how the brain works, revealing a powerful…
Around 4.6 billion years ago, Earth looked nothing like the calm, blue world we see today. Repeated and powerful impacts…
In the quiet glow of a museum gallery, Hallie Meredith noticed something unexpected about ancient Roman glass that had gone…
A team of scientists has found that the Southern Ocean emits far more carbon dioxide (CO2) during the lightless Antarctic…
Aging affects every part of the body, inside and out. The wrinkles and gray hair that appear on the surface…