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The discovery that faulty metabolism is at the root of many brain diseases suggests a surprising transplant could be the way to protect our brains from the ravages of ageing

Increasing concentrations of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) via injection dramatically accelerates recovery from intoxication in mice.

An orca killing spree continues in South Africa. Their target: shark livers.

The first documented case of cross-species parental behaviour among whales has led researchers to wonder whether a long-finned pilot whale calf was adopted or abducted by an orca

One of the largest ancient fish on record, known as Dunkleosteus, was actually half as long, but still super chunky, a new study finds.

A person with measles likely exposed others to the virus while attending a large spiritual revival, the CDC warned.

According to the IEA, there are currently 18 direct air capture plants in operation around the world. They're located in Europe, Canada, or the US, and most of them use the CO2 for commercial purposes, with a couple stor...

Global data on ocean surface level pollution suggests there are now 2.3 million tonnes of microplastic pollution floating in the world's seas, with concentrations surging since 2005

When physicists recently steered a tiny microparticle toward a cylindrical obstacle, they expected one of two outcomes to occur. The particle would either collide into the obstacle or sail around it. The particle, howeve...

A copper-based material boosts the effectiveness of the direct air capture process, turning carbon dioxide into sodium bicarbonate through a reaction with seawater

Technical staff at the U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have completed a prototype of a special superconducting cryomodule, the first of its kind in the world. The national lab is home of...

A new simulation approach named eTLE aims to improve the precision of a primary tool for estimating neutron behaviors in 3D space. This study examines the approach in detail--validating its reliability in predicting the ...

In 2022, the Physics Nobel prize was awarded for experimental work showing that the quantum world must break some of our fundamental intuitions about how the universe works.

A method for turning male cells into egg cells in mice could one day be used to help men in a same-sex couple have children who are genetically related to them both

Ancient philosopher Anaximander's discoveries about rain, wind and the cosmos may make him the true force behind modern science, argues physicist Carlo Rovelli in his newly republished first book

Solving the mysteries of bird migration with technology not only unlocks unexpected secrets but is crucial to conservation efforts, says Rebecca Heisman in her fascinating first book

Compound and cascading catastrophes, like two hurricanes striking within days, are becoming more common. Does this mean we have crossed the first climate tipping point, an irreversible shift in Earth's natural systems, a...

A reform of surrogacy law in the UK could have major ramifications as reproductive technology advances. We need to look at the relationship between procreation and parenthood, says Teresa Baron

Shipwrecked off the Norfolk coast in 1682, the HMS Gloucester was rediscovered in 2007. A new exhibition showcases some of the items found on board

Learning how to code will allow you to do everything from build complex apps to make your smart lights flash when you receive an email. Here's our guide on how to get started.

Astronomers have spotted water that looks remarkably similar to our own in orbit around a young star 1,300 light years from Earth.

Researchers have long attempted to produce a superconductor that works at low temperature and pressure. A team now claims that its material, dubbed "red matter", has these properties