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After months of delay, the cool La Niña climate pattern has emerged in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, which increases the risk of drought in parts of the Americas

Scientists have uncovered how developing neurons migrate from the germinal zone, a process critical for proper brain circuit formation. They identified a "push-pull" system where the guidance molecule Netrin-1 repels dif...

Researchers have identified genetic variations in brain cells, particularly microglia and oligodendrocytes, that influence both aging and Alzheimer's risk. These variations impact how cells function as they age, potentia...

Male and female mice usually prefer female companions but switch to preferring males under survival stress, a new study reveals. This behavioral shift is driven by distinct brain circuits involving dopaminergic neurons i...

A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.

Adolescent rats fed a high-fat diet displayed increased impulsivity and altered decision-making as adults. These "cheesecake rats" were quicker to act on visual cues (indicative of impulsivity) but showed more conservati...

Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 bits per second, new research has found.

NASA will explore two different strategies for fetching Mars rocks collected by the Perseverance rover, and there's a chance these samples contain evidence of alien life.

It turns out that the cartilage inside your ears and nose is different from that found elsewhere in the body, with a fatty structure that makes it look like bubble wrap, and this long-overlooked tissue could prove useful...

A cache of precious metal regalia recently discovered in a Lithuanian cathedral sheds light on medieval royalty.

An artist's illustration of Earth's magnetosphere.

It's the start of your spring marathon training, and here is everything you need, from the best running shoes to a home treadmill

A detailed look at Yellowstone's magma storage system finds that only one region is likely to host liquid magma in the long term.

The United Nations has 17 sustainable development goals that all member states have signed up to in an effort to balance economics and the environment - and now researchers say we need a new one to ensure we keep space j...

Researchers have developed a new method for quickly detecting and identifying very low concentrations of gases. The new approach, called coherently controlled quartz-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy, could form the ba...

We'll be exploring the Vortex Solo's capabilities to determine its effectiveness for birding, outdoor activities and basic astronomy.

In a new study published in Nature, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and collaborators show that the efficacy of a commonly used piezoelectric ceramic material can be dramatically increased just by r...

The process of solving a crossword puzzle is mathematically similar to well-studied physical systems - but one property makes the game unique

Childhood stress may leave lasting marks on sperm, altering epigenetic profiles and potentially influencing brain development in offspring. Researchers found that men with high levels of childhood maltreatment had change...

Researchers have identified a unique stem cell in the young brain capable of maturing into multiple cell types, potentially explaining the origins of autism and glioblastoma. These stem cells show gene expression pattern...

A new study presents a novel framework for understanding transformative life decisions, focusing on their complexity and emotional impact. Researchers identified five key dimensions--conflicting cues, change of self, unc...

The extent to which parents feel disgust appears to come and go, which could be important for their children's health