Misfolded proteins thought to play a critical role in the progress of various neurodegenerative conditions could be prevented ...

"These results are consistent with the hypothesis that elevated SHOX expression on the Y chromosome relative to the Xi ...

In small doses, boredom is the necessary counterbalance to the overstimulated world in which we live. It can offer unique ...

Slight variations in a person's pulse rate could give clues about the likelihood of future cognitive decline, according to a ...

A predator that swam Earth's oceans more than half a billion years ago is unlike any creature that lives on our planet today.

A few years ago, a social media trend challenged people to see if they could stand up from the floor without using their hands.

Your eyesight might be good enough to confidently read the tiny text at the optometrist from a few meters away.

The bacteria that live on your skin could be playing a role in protecting you from the sun's harmful UV rays, scientists have ...

We already rely heavily on hydrogen gas as a fuel source, and it's considered key to reaching crucial carbon-neutral goals.

Humans love beer: worldwide, we can go through more than 187.9 million kiloliters (49.6 billion gallons) of it in just one ...

First, light passes through the optical components of the eyes such as the cornea, pupil and lens. Together, they help focus ...

In the cold, distant reaches of the Solar System, far beyond Pluto, astronomers have just identified what could be a new ...