Many microorganisms are capable of purposeful movement through liquids. But how do they achieve this without a complex ...

A new quantum material developed at Rice University combines unique symmetry-driven properties with superconductivity. A team ...

Chimpanzees drum rhythmically, suggesting the roots of human musicality may predate our species. New research by cognitive ...

New research finds drinking sugar is far more dangerous than eating it—especially when it comes to diabetes risk.

Long COVID affects young children differently, with unique symptom patterns revealed in a new study. Long COVID, a condition ...

New research reveals powerful Antarctic winds that could be accelerating glacier melt and rising seas. In the far reaches of ...

A new AI tool can rapidly detect hidden cardiovascular and fall risks in older adults using routine bone scans by identifying ...

Mini sand dunes form from bouncing sand on hard surfaces. A new model explains their growth on both Earth and Mars. A new ...

Scientists have, for the first time, detected a landslide-generated tsunami using satellite data from a research ship.

New research shows 8,000-pound sloths once dug caves, adapted to oceans, and roamed widely—until climate and humans brought their downfall.

Sodium–air fuel cells could unlock electric flight and clean transit, capturing CO₂ and outperforming lithium batteries.

Researchers found a small, specialized group of nerve cells in the hypothalamus that influence hunger and weight gain. These ...