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The construction of solar plants on farmland in England has come under attack, but there are three reasons why they shouldn't be banned, says Michael Le Page

After eating contaminated food, toxins activate the release of serotonin by the enterochromaffin cells on the lining of the intestinal lumen. The serotonin binds to receptors on vagal sensory neurons in the gut, transmit...

More than 70 years ago, during a WWII air raid in the U.K., German bombs destroyed a rare fossil of an ichthyosaur. Scientists just found long-lost plaster casts of the priceless skeleton.

COVID-19 infection activates the same inflammatory response in the brain as Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.

An retrofitted Black Hawk helicopter flew autonomously between mountains to deliver blood supplies in a simulated mission. It also picked up a simulated medical casualty

People with schizophrenia and social anhedonia exhibit altered neural processing for social reward processing, leading to impaired social interaction and social dysfunction.

Researchers have revealed the 3D structure of NMDA receptor molecules that are critical for brain health. NMDA receptors are believed to contribute to a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, including schizoph...

Bergmann glial cell synaptic engulfing in the cerebellum was enhanced during motor learning in mice.

Telecommunications have reshaped many aspects of our lives over the past few decades by providing incredibly convenient ways to share and access information. One of the most important enablers for this transformation has...

Daily morning blue-lightwave light exposure improved sleep and reduced the severity of symptoms for those suffering from PTSD.

Those who suffer from poor sleep quality, including daytime sleepiness, snoring, or getting too much or too little sleep, are at increased risk of developing glaucoma.

Research into quantum engineering may provide a number of significant advancements in sensor technology, but optical loss and signal noise have--until recently--held these applications back. In "Realistic model of entang...

Brain changes associated with ASD encompass more areas than previously believed, a new study reports. Researchers identified brain-wide changes in all 11 cortical regions analyzed. The greatest gene drop-offs were found ...

Recent progress in the fabrication of nanostructures has led to their application in several fields, including biomedicine, chemistry, materials engineering, and environmental remediation.

A study reveals that the fall time change is linked to a spike in deer-vehicle collisions in the U.S.

From the fallen angel to the horned goat, we look at the historical origins behind depictions of Satan.

Yoga has its many benefits, but does it really help to stimulate the vagus nerve? We spoke to experts and dived into the science

Beyond King Tut, curated by the National Geographic Society, surrounds visitors with large-scale projections and animations of some of the thousands of artefacts unearthed from the boy king's tomb

The idea that environmentalists are part of the Tories' imaginary "anti-growth coalition" is grotesque. Conserving the environment and economic progress are not mutually incompatible, says Graham Lawton

Cracking Egypt's hieroglyphic code was one of humanity's greatest feats. A riveting new exhibition at the British Museum celebrates the 200th anniversary

The story of Tutankhamun and his tomb still amazes us. Palaeopathologist Bob Brier's new book is an accessible guide to the story, but doesn't break new ground

The drugmaker Pfizer announced positive trial results for its RSV vaccine designed to protect newborns.