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Mini drones are not yet appearing in our skies on a daily basis but they certainly are a rapidly growing trend.

Huge, powerful computer models are helping scientists predict the spread of a deadly virus, dengue fever.

It sounds like science fiction, but it seems that bacteria within us -- which outnumber our own cells about 100-fold -- may very well be affecting both our cravings and moods to get us to eat what they want, and often ar...

Women who look for extramarital affairs are seeking sex and passion, and are not unhappy with their marriages overall, new research suggests. Rather than divorce their husbands, they have a sexual affair.

Even though they won't be controlled by humanoid robots, the software that will run driverless cars raises many ethical challenges.

Ancient, extinct fractal creatures, a triple hit of cuteness and real-life terminators are just a few of our favorite awesome science images this week.

Since last week’s reading list was well received, we’re serving up another round of the most intriguing articles in science and technology this week. And if you see one that we missed, feel free to add them in the co...

The new discovery suggests better ways to deflect an incoming space rock --

A scientist at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has discovered a potentially new plant language, which allows them to share their genetic information with each other. The discovery is expected to h...

(Neural Regeneration Research) Optic nerve transection increased the expression of heat shock protein 72 in the lateral geniculate body, indicating that this protein is involved in the prevention of neuronal injury.

(Neural Regeneration Research) Oxidative stress may cause retinal pigment epithelial cell apoptosis.

Step aside Olympians - the new sporting pursuit of choice may soon be professional gaming.

Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common problem. Supplements can treat a deficiency, but doctors recommended getting vitamin B12 from foods.

It may be common for psychiatric patients who are Muslim to attribute their hallucinations or other symptoms to jinn, the invisible devilish creatures in Islamic mythology, researchers in the Netherlands have found.

An analysis of all of the previous trials to date has been conducted to better define both the benefits and risks of the competing anticoagulants. Researchers found that, compared with heparin-based regimens, bivalirudin...

Restoring blood flow to the heart following a heart attack can leave patients with ventricular fibrillation, a dangerous heart rhythm which puts people at greater risk of sudden cardiac death. New research sheds light on...

Certain hospitals are beginning to offer a new FDA-approved treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.

Depression is known to be a common symptom of Parkinson's disease, but remains untreated for many patients, according to a new study. In fact, depression is the most prevalent non-motor symptom of Parkinson's, a chronic ...

Following another person's gaze can reveal a wealth of information critical to social interactions and also to safety. Gaze following typically emerges in infancy, and new research looking at preterm infants suggests tha...

Stroke researchers have identified an association between over-optimistic estimation of the ability to take medications accurately and memory loss among stroke survivors. Results indicate that assessing patients for thei...

Scientists have developed an X-ray imaging system that enables researchers to see 'live' how effective treatments are for cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis affects many of the body's systems, but most severely the lungs, ...

Medical researchers have authored a major article about the most important problem in obstetrics: preterm labor. The article delivers a powerful message: preterm birth is not one condition, but many, and provides a frame...