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Using the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists observed a massive dust storm in the atmosphere of VHS 1256 b, a 'super-Jupiter' exoplanet located 40 light-years from Earth.

Researchers in Russia recently dissected a mummified bison dating back to around 8,000 years ago. The remains are so well preserved that the team thinks the extinct animal could be cloned, but others disagree.

Researchers at Yale have for the first time, using a process known as quantum error correction, substantially extended the lifetime of a quantum bit--a long-sought-after goal and one of the trickiest challenges in the fi...

Study reveals how the "love hormone" oxytocin plays a critical role in the formation of emotional contagion.

Gene therapies treat or prevent disease by tweaking the content or expression of cells' DNA.

1 in 22 children in California is diagnosed with autism, a new study reports. The number is higher than previous estimates in December which stated 1 in 44 children were on the autism spectrum. Earlier diagnosis and exte...

A team of researchers has uncovered new laws governing the flow of fluids through experiments on a technology thousands of years old: a drinking straw. This knowledge could be useful for improving fluid handling in medic...

The W boson, a fundamental particle that carries the charged weak force, is the subject of a new precision measurement of its mass by the ATLAS experiment at CERN.

New artificial intelligence technology is able to screen for genetic mutations in brain cancer tumors in less than 90 seconds.

The Kynurenine pathway is not only important for eye pigment formation, it also plays a role in maintaining retinal health.

Adding more magnesium-rich foods, such as spinach and nuts, to your daily diet can help reduce age-related brain shrinkage and stave off symptoms of dementia, a new study reports.

An enormous coronal hole wider than 20 Earths has opened in the sun's atmosphere, and NOAA experts predict a moderate geomagnetic storm Friday (March 24) as a result.

Up to 18% of the population suffer from misophonia, or an increased intolerance to certain sounds such as a person chewing. Some people with misophonia report more than simple frustration when exposed to certain noises, ...

Melatonin reduces self-harm in young people with depression and anxiety. The effects were more pronounced in females with anxiety and depression.

Shorter telomere length was associated with multiple changes in the brain associated with dementia, a new study reports.

A massive solar tornado recently towered over the sun's north pole for three days. The plasma twister was created by a rapidly rotating magnetic field.

The pre-supplementary motor area plays a critical role in decision-making, especially when deciding between inconsequential options.

Inside All About History 128: From bloody surgery to strange medical theories, uncover the evolving world of Victorian medicine.

Reducing the cost of space launches will be critical if we want humanity to have a more permanent presence beyond orbit. The partially successful launch of the first 3D-printed rocket could be a significant step in that ...

A new program is collaborating with the dating app Grindr to distribute 1 million free at-home HIV tests to U.S. residents.

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The real-life origins of a once-mythological wildcat called the "cat-fox" are finally coming to light thanks to recent genetics research.