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The key to solving the hard problem of consciousness could lie in the body not the brain, with our gut and heart being key players in building our conscious experience

A biodegradable plastic-like wrap made from silk changes colour when exposed to rotting foods and degrades quickly in soil

An apparent meteorite crashed into a bedroom in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, on Monday (May 8). A scientific analysis is pending.

Older adults are more likely to be distracted by irrelevant items while performing physical tasks, compared to younger adults.

Sleep apnea and a lack of deep sleep may be linked to abnormalities in the brain's white matter.

The development of quantum computing means that the use of classic cryptography for secure communications is in danger of becoming obsolete. Quantum cryptography, on the other hand, uses the laws of quantum mechanics to ...

A soft robot inserted through a hole in the skull can deploy six sensor-filled legs on the surface of the brain to monitor electrical activity. The design has been tested in miniature pigs and could someday help people w...

When artificial intelligence (AI) agents disclose personal information, it can boost users' empathy towards them, thus increasing acceptance of AI technologies.

Hostility, scepticism and general disquiet towards artificial intelligence run through two new sci-fi shows, Mrs. Davis and Class of '09, but they have very different styles

From Whovians to Swifties, pop culture fandoms can have a dubious reputation, but social psychology shows that being part of a group can be immensely enriching, says Michael Bond

Pete Burford, who only took up macro photography two years ago, has won the Insect Week Photography Competition 2022 for this stunning close-up shot

Unrealistic fantasies of the apocalypse are everywhere, but focusing on a potentially disastrous future stops us from making solid plans, says Annalee Newitz

The Human Pangenome Reference Consortium has released a comprehensive collection of human genome sequences that captures remarkable diversity across global populations. The new "pangenome" reference includes 94 distinct ...

Astronomers are still discovering new natural satellites of Saturn and Jupiter, with the latest update seeing Saturn claim the crown for the solar system's most moons

According to a study published in Advanced Optical Materials, Prof. Ding Junfeng and his team at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences showed that the semiconductor lead iodide (PbI2...

Researchers have unveiled the structure of a unique amyloid beta protein associated with Alzheimer's progression. This protein forms small aggregates that disrupt brain function. Importantly, the study found that lecanem...

A new version of the human reference genome incorporates genetic data from 47 individuals from around the globe, deepening scientists' view into how genes work.

3D printers form objects by layering melted plastic or metal, but this only works on large scales. What you need to fabricate microdevices for which the layering step is not feasible? What if it were possible to print di...

New footage shows, for the first time, how humpbacks scrub off dead skin and parasites to stay streamlined and keep their skin healthy.

Menthol inhalation can improve cognitive abilities in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report. Short, repeated exposure to menthol can modulate the immune system and prevent cognitive decline commonly se...

A sequence for the human genome was first published in 2001, but this original reference doesn't reflect the full genetic diversity of humanity - something a new "pangenome" attempts to solve

Better understanding the ingredients in personal care products that ward off the insects may lead to more effective mosquito repellents