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Defect inspection scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology and The Chinese University of Hong Kong make a thorough review of new perspectives and exciting trends on th...

Female red-eyed tree frogs respond better to mating calls they hear if they can also feel them through the branches they're perched on, a finding that may extend to other tree frog species

An hour-long stroll in nature helps decrease activity in an area of the brain associated with stress processing, a new study reports.

Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to peer through the filaments of dust and gas in the Tarantula Nebula, the brightest and biggest stellar nursery around

The needle-free vaccine is the first of over 100 oral or nasal vaccines currently in development around the world

People who are admirers or ardent fans of public figures are more likely to forgive and defend the public figure when they act in a way that is considered immoral.

Non-invasive stimulation of the vagus nerve can help strengthen communication between the stomach and brain within minutes.

Rhythmic bursts of activity in the prefrontal cortex reduce variability as an animal focuses on a task.

Older adults who experience insomnia are at greater risk of developing memory deficits and long-term cognitive impairments.

The Withings ScanWatch blends the beautiful design of a wristwatch with intelligent and intuitive health and fitness tracking

"Grand design" spiral galaxy shows the power of JWST's sharp new infrared observations.

Exploring novel topological materials and related phase transitions has been a central research theme in condensed matter physics and materials science. Topological materials with nontrivial anti-band crossings have attr...

When two metal surfaces slide against each other, a variety of complicated phenomena occur that lead to friction and wear: Small crystalline regions, of which metals are typically composed, can be deformed, twisted or br...

Device using solar power to capture water from the air could make hydrogen production viable in places such as central Australia and the Middle East

The Jade Harmony yoga mat combines earthly and sustainable design with excellent grip and popping color palettes

A new time-lapse video shows an unusual banner cloud, known locally as "The Levanter," forming on the peak of the Rock of Gibraltar.

Alveoli are the basic functional units of the human respiratory system, acting as tiny air sacs that exchange gases. Air inhaled through the mouth and nose flows into the lungs through the branched structure of the bronc...

Scientists are using a detector originally designed to study neutrinos to pin down an elusive nuclear physics measurement. In Greek mythology, the Olympic gods punished the demigod Tantalus by chaining him in a pool of w...

Headaches and migraines can be debilitating. So can taking magnesium for headaches relieve some of the discomfort?

The juvenile hadrosaur is impeccably well preserved.

Here's the science behind why cats lick themselves, as well as other animals and even humans.

The full Harvest Moon rises Sept. 10, 2022.This is the closest full moon to the autumn equinox.