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Archaeologists think the missing foot of a woman buried in China almost 3,000 years ago was amputated as a criminal punishment, according to a new study.

Researchers tracked more than 4000 people at risk of developing Crohn's disease and found those who lived with a dog between ages 5 and 15 were 40 per cent less likely to develop the disease

A pair of kayakers discovered a skull fragment near the Minnesota River. Authorities were shocked to learn that the bone was 8,000 years old.

A small group of retinal cells, known as OFF ganglion cells, can detect small dips in light levels and appear to be responsible for shadow detection.

Researchers report that gender-affirming hormone therapy improves both physical and psychological satisfaction for those who use the treatment to attain their true gender identity.

Camels' large, leathery mouths can handle the prickly thorns of almost any kind of desert vegetation, including that which other desert animals steer clear of.

Gabapentin, a medication commonly prescribed to control seizure activity, may enhance stroke recovery and restore fine motor function, a new study reports.

Researchers reveal the role the prefrontal cortex plays in emotional processing and emotional suppression.

A soft robot made from a twist of rubber can harvest heat energy and use it to roll across a variety of surfaces and even escape mazes

Life-threatening arrhythmias are more common on days with highly polluted air, according to new research.

A taste adaptation intervention lowers salt intake and increases enjoyment of a sodium restricted diet in patients with hypertension, according to a small study.

Researchers have discovered in two-dimensional conductive systems a new effect that promises improved performance of terahertz detectors.

Researchers investigate why we "space out" and stop paying attention to the world around us when we become engrossed in social media posts.

Levels of alcohol consumption currently considered safe by some countries are linked with development of heart failure.

Newly published research shows that, contrary to what is commonly believed, the venom of snakes and spiders is actually populated with microbes, including bacteria that could cause infection in people who have suffered a...

Topological ideas have recently taken the center stage of modern electromagnetics. Typical topological photonic systems are based on nonreciprocal materials, a class of materials that enables asymmetric light-matter inte...

The largest coastal redwoods tower more than 350 feet above the ground.

Physical consequences such as accidental slipping help improve and prolong motor learning, a new study reports.

A laser pulse that sidesteps the inherent symmetry of light waves could manipulate quantum information, potentially bringing us closer to room temperature quantum computing.

During a gunshot, two sound events occur: the muzzle blast and the supersonic shock wave. Acoustic sensors, such as arrays of microphones, can capture these sounds and use them to approximate the location of a shooter.

Although racetracks can be fun for communities, they usually come with very high levels of noise that can sour nearby neighborhoods to the experience.

Research from the lab of Matthew Lew at Washington University in St. Louis offers entirely new ways to see the very small.