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New analyses of moon rocks from the Chang'e 5 mission deepen the mysteries surrounding volcanic activity.

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a massive protocluster 11 billion light-years away that acts as an assembly yard for over 60 emerging galaxies.

The ancient remains of a man who was discovered in China in a shaft leading to an ancient tomb was not trying to rob it -- he was murdered, archaeologists say.

Cortical thinning over time was associated with bipolar patients who experienced more manic episodes. The changes were most evident in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with emotional control and exe...

The horns on vipers' eyes could help camouflage their head in rocky areas or trees, while those with nose horns may blend in better on forest floors

Asteroid 2021 UA1, a space rock about the size of a refrigerator, made a surprise appearance when it recently flew past Earth.

Women exposed to smoke from landscape fires during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to babies with low or very low birth weights, according to new findings.

Scientists have discovered that a deadly parasite, known to cause ill health in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients, could potentially be used to treat various types of tumors.

Around one in 20 people in Scotland diagnosed with type 2 diabetes achieve remission from the disease, according to new research. This suggests people are achieving remission outside of research trials and without bariat...

On the second day of COP26, countries made progress on limiting methane emissions, capping oil and gas emissions, and cooperating on water issues that are increasingly urgent

Move over, Hollywood--science fiction is getting ready to leap off the big screen and enter the real world. While recent science fiction movies have demonstrated the power of artificially intelligent computer programs, s...

Scientists may have identified a method of safely mimicking the weight-loss benefits of a plant compound that -- despite its harmful side effects -- hold critical answers to developing therapies for obesity.

After an anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, it's common to experience quadriceps weakness, which was thought to be caused primarily by muscle atrophy, or shrinkage.

A team of researchers used 3D particle simulations to model the acceleration of ions and electrons in a physical process called magnetic reconnection. The results could contribute to the understanding and forecasting of ...

The natural soundscape of birdsong has probably become quieter in Europe and North America over the past 25 years because of a decline in bird numbers

More than half of premature deaths from air pollution worldwide in 2010 were the result of economic consumption in just 11 G20 countries

A pledge to cut emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas methane by 30 per cent by 2030 has been hailed as "game-changing" by US president Joe Biden, speaking at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.

An antibody effective against COVID-19 and its variants could provide a template for universal coronavirus vaccination.

New research building on AI algorithms has enabled scientists to create more complete models of the protein structures in our bodies - paving the way for faster design of therapeutics and vaccines.

As we approach two full years of the COVID-19 pandemic, we now know it spreads primarily through airborne transmission. The virus rides inside tiny microscopic droplets or aerosol ejected from our mouths when we speak, s...

A tomb dating back over 3,200 years that was built for a senior official of Ramesses II, one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs has been discovered at Saqqara.

The rules of inheritance are supposedly easy. Dad's DNA mixes with mom's to generate a new combination. Over time, random mutations will give some individuals better adaptability to the environment. The mutations are sel...