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A robotic hand with a tiny sensor on one of its fingers can detect potentially harmful mercury ions in samples of food and water by prodding them

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on ...

The distinct branching patterns and stripes on the shells of three kinds of nautiluses has been used to identify them as separate species

In order to perform certain skilled movement tasks, such as playing the piano or dancing, the brain "zips and unzips" information about the timing and order of movements ahead of the action being performed.

Doctors successfully treated a patient's rare brain infection with a drug typically used for UTIs.

The gene variants that lead to Gaucher disease helps immune cells kill tuberculosis bacteria, at least in zebrafish

Winter is coming to an end; the last nights of below zero temperatures are here. In the morning, one still spots the occasional icicle on a gutter or car bumper. When you look at these icicles carefully, you may notice t...

Archaeologists have unearthed an oversized ceremonial iron sword and a bronze mirror shaped like a shield from a 1,600-year-old burial mound in Nara, Japan.

Psychologists are forging a new understanding of paranoia, which has led to the idea we evolved the condition because it sometimes has practical benefits

Archaeologists in Rome have discovered a statue of an ancient Roman emperor who is dressed to look like Hercules.

Architectures based on artificial neural networks (ANNs) have proved to be very helpful in research settings, as they can quickly analyze vast amounts of data and make accurate predictions. In 2020, Google's British AI s...

A team of physicists affiliated with several institutions in France has developed a way to use muon detectors to create 3D images of difficult-to-access objects, such as a reactor inside a nuclear plant. The research is ...

A common concern about the green energy transition is whether we’ll have enough materials to build all the wind turbines and solar panels required. A new analysis suggests planet Earth has more than enough to go around...

In a small study, memory recall was better in people with more severe damage to a brain region involved with memory, compared with those with milder damage. With severe damage, other parts of the brain may take on the da...

A Chinese balloon that was travelling over the US, including over military sites, was shot down by a fighter jet on 4 February

A Chinese balloon that was travelling over the US, including over military sites, was shot down by a fighter jet on 4 February

At least 1500 people have died in Turkey and Syria after a 7.8-magnitude quake followed by a 7.5-magnitude quake in the same region less than 10 hours later

Sleep hypnosis could be a potential therapy for sleep disorders, but more research is needed.

A drone that can fly like a standard quadcopter but also operate underwater could be developed as a tool for engineers and search and rescue teams

The teeth of an aristocratic French woman who lived at the turn of the 17th century were held in place with fine gold wires, a new study has found.

Most biologists will answer confidently when asked 'which came first, the chicken or the egg?" but the answer may depend on what type of egg you're talking about.

Variable stimuli may lead to better learning performance and outcomes under novel circumstances, a new study reports.