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Inside every proton in every atom in the universe is a pressure cooker environment that surpasses the atom-crushing heart of a neutron star. That's according to the first measurement of a mechanical property of subatomic...

By now, you've probably seen Google's new Duplex software, which promises to call people on your behalf to book appointments for haircuts and the like. As yet, it only exists in demo form, but already it seems like Googl...

The fastest growing black hole in the known universe eats a mass the size of the sun every two days.

Researchers report the ANKRD16 can prevent protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative diseases.

Older adults who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fish and nuts have greater brain volume, a new study reveals. Researchers say diet can influence brain shrinkage and the development of neurodegenerative diseases a...

Using EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.

Researchers report the temporoparietal junction and medial prefrontal cortex experience increased connectivity during rest following encoding new social information.

Researchers examine the role gut bacteria plays in the development of neurological disorders. Using mouse models of multiple sclerosis, researchers found compounds generated from the breakdown of tryptophan can cross the...

All the green-blooded lizards in the world live in New Guinea, but it turns out the trait has evolved there independently at least four times

A new study reveals there is no link between sexual activity in older adults and slowing the progression of age related cognitive decline.

A new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum w...

Research can offer plenty of evidence to back the case for relaxing Ireland's near total abortion ban in the country's upcoming referendum, says Lara Williams

The US has demonstrated that it cannot be trusted to stick to its word on arms control deals. The result may be a return to the dark days of growing nuclear arsenals

Using four of the world's most powerful telescopes, we've spotted stars from just 250 million years after the big bang in a galaxy billions of light years away

Among the chief complaints for smartphone, laptop and other battery-operated electronics users is that the battery life is too short and--in some cases--that the devices generate heat. Now, a group of physicists led by D...

As we travel farther into space, clever solutions to problems like engine part malfunctions and other possible mishaps will be a vital part of the planning process. 3-D printing, or additive manufacturing, is an emerging...

Researchers report a new 'hangover drug' can decrease blood alcohol levels by 45% in just four hours. Mice given the drug woke from their alcohol induce sleep faster and with less hangover symptoms than those who did not...

A never-before-seen virus that's a relative of the smallpox virus has been found lurking in rodents in Texas.

The auditory version of the blue/gold dress is dividing Yanny and Laurel camps across the internet.

If bitcoin energy trends continue, mining bitcoin could soon stop being profitable, an economist found.

One of Egypt’s major assets in addition to its central location between Africa, Europe, and Asia is Cairo's huge pool of youth and talent. The city has become a hub for tech leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs and has e...

How will we know when we've found another Earth?