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A robotic Cygnus spacecraft successfully blasted off from Virginia today (Oct. 1) carrying nearly 4 tons of gear, including a new space toilet, to the International Space Station.

The ability to foster and form secure interpersonal attachments can mitigate some of the genetic risks associated with PTSD.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 suppresses pain. Findings suggest the pain suppression caused by the infection may be responsible for viral spread, as people do not feel as ill as they actually are.

(Seoul National University) All-2D light-emitting field-effect transistors.

Fecal transplants could someday be a useful tool to help improve cognitive decline associated with aging, a new study reports.

Hard wired neural circuits in mice that govern aggression are strengthened following victories in aggressive encounters. Synapses in the hypothalamus show signs of LTP following aggression training.

Are we alone in the universe? It's a question whose answer--whether it’s yes or no--would philosophically and scientifically rock our world to the core. To find out, scientists have long been turning powerful radio tel...

Is Teflon, the clear plastic used to coat pots and pans, safe to use?

(Seoul National University) The development of a stretchable display that can be bent, stretched, and attached to the skin as a free-standing film appeared in science fiction films is expected to be one step closer. The ...