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While vigorous exercise on a treadmill has been shown to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease in patients, the molecular reasons behind it have remained a mystery.

Researchers report a new physical model that shows how the topology of a porous material influences the phase separation of binary mixtures. The model uses two variables, the density field of a porous structure and the c...

A new review of the latest evidence on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs)- which includes 30 new studies published between 2013 and 2015 (and none of them industry sponsored) -- concludes that SSB consumption is associated...

Scientists have discovered five new regions of the genome that increase the risk of asthma.

For the first time, researchers have shown that, in patients with a type of movement disorder known as dystonia, a particular pattern of brain activity is linked to both the severity of symptoms and the clinical outcomes...

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the evening sky over Southern California last night (Dec. 22) in a dazzling display that was visible to potentially millions of spectators and set Twitter abuzz with sightings.

Whether you're an entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, the holiday season is an ideal time for professional and personal reflection. While it's best to reflect and revisit goals throughout the year, sometimes it just do...

As the prescription painkiller crisis worsens in the US, many more are expected to die as people turn to drugs more powerful than heroin

Early American settlers called bison "bufello" due to the similar appearance between the two animals.

The year 2017 was weird all over. And what science is better-suited for a weird year than quantum physics?