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Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered a supernova erupting just 1.1 billion years after the Big Bang.

Direct analysis of living human hippocampal tissue reveals that an overabundance of abnormal immature astroglia tracks with poorer fluid intelligence. The discovery identifies non-neuronal support cells as a novel therap...

Pregnant women who develop restless legs syndrome during their third trimester face three times the risk of perinatal depression compared to those without the sleep movement disorder. A study of over 2,400 mothers highli...

Male mosquitoes infected with a parasite have been released in Barcelona to reduce the number of mosquitoes that can transmit infections such as dengue

Simon Baron-Cohens influential research helped pin autism as a particularly male condition. As studies increasingly broaden our view of autism, has his perspective changed?

There is a growing backlash against the way AI companies have gone about tackling mathematical problems - and now some mathematicians are opting to avoid AI altogether

In a new pilot study, 10 minutes of transcranial ultrasound stimulation reduced patients' delusion severity, scientists report.

For scientists, breakthroughs often stem from unexpected turns. A research team led by Oscar Dahlsten, an associate professor in the Department of Physics at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), set out to prove a the...

Live Science sat down with the European Space Agency's Simonetta Cheli to discuss the importance of Earth observation, how NASA budget cuts have changed the picture, and how the proliferation of private satellites co...

The Orionid meteor shower peaks overnight on Oct. 21-22. Here's how to see "shooting stars" from Halley's Comet.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, and even severe muscle d...

A new study reveals that improved hurricane forecast graphics may help people identify threatened areas without making them more likely to recognize the danger or take protective action. Researchers also found that a wid...

Scientists have achieved a major breakthrough in understanding the Universes earliest moments, measuring the amount of helium formed in the first five minutes after the Big Bang with unprecedented precision. Using one of...

Scientists have discovered a natural compound that targets dangerous C. difficile bacteria without wiping out the gut's beneficial microbes. Successful early tests suggest it could lead to a gentler, more effective t...

Popular conceptions of AI differ drastically between the US and China. Columnist Annalee Newitz dives into the cultural, religious and sci-fi factors driving our impressions of its power

The aging brain may be undergoing a remarkable transformation rather than simply losing its abilities, shifting its focus from remembering details to understanding the bigger picture. Scientists suggest this change could...

Scientists have found a promising way to protect the brain from Alzheimers-related damage by blocking immune cells that contribute to the destruction of neurons. In mice, the treatment preserved roughly 40% more tissue i...

NASA's stunning new gallery of 16 galaxies reveals colossal black hole jets, explosive star formation, and spectacular cosmic collisions through the combined power of Chandra, James Webb, Hubble, and other telescopes...

A surprising clinical trial suggests that taking vitamin C daily could improve survival in people with precancerous blood disorders and early-stage blood cancers. Patients receiving the supplement had fewer adverse event...